End Child Poverty coalition in Scotland call on First Minister to provide additional help for families
End Child Poverty coalition in Scotland and is urging the Scottish Government to commit to doubling of the Scottish Child Payment bridging payments that are being paid to eligible school aged children in low-income families.
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