Pleased to attend the Citizens Advice Scotland reception last night, celebrating great work by their Money Talk team. CA Scotland helped almost 20,000 low-income Lothians people gain £9m with financial ‘health checks’. Launched in August this year, they offer financial advice to maximise incomes by ensuring people are not paying more than necessary for essential goods and services, and that they’re getting all the benefits, grants and exemptions they’re entitled to. Debt advice is also available. Well done to everyone involved in the campaign #TalkMoney @CitAdviceScot
One week to register to vote. It’s important that as many people as possible make their voice heard in such an crucial election. Even if you’re sofa-surfing, homeless or haven’t got a permanent address, your voice counts. Register here https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote …@Election2019_UK
Worth signing the Divest Pledge from Friends of the Earth Scotland. Transitioning away from fossil fuels is critical to responding to the climate crisis, and the backing of Scottish Labour can help make it happen. https://act.foe.scot/msp-divest-scotland …#DivestScot#friendsoftheearth#realchange
Campaigning for renationalisation of the railways at Edinburgh Haymarket this week. We want the rail service back in public hands, and an end to rising travel costs – keep our transport sustainable and user-friendly.