Holly Bruce
Scottish Green Party · Scotland
“Shirley-Anne Somerville: I am proud of the work that we have done on social security, and I recognise that it has had a direct impact on lifting 50,000 children out of poverty, as Holly Bruce mentioned. That is exceptionally important.”
Scottish Parliament18 June 2026Source ↗
“I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests, which states that I am a member of Glasgow City Council. The cabinet secretary has told us that the current targets mean that action can be skewed towards social security, but social security increases are one of the few approaches that work, with the child payment bringin…”
Scottish Parliament18 June 2026Source ↗
“Of course campaigners will continue to press the Government to increase the Scottish child payment still further, but I encourage them to assist with the review that we are undertaking of the types of targets and the wider approaches to tackling poverty, which are also important.”
Scottish Parliament18 June 2026Source ↗
“I move amendment S7M-00356.5, to insert at end: “; believes that the third sector would benefit from a transition to multi-year, simplified, flexible funding models that considers inflationary increases and covers full operating costs as the default; calls on the UK Government to reimburse Scottish third sector organisations for the cost…”
Scottish Parliament16 June 2026Source ↗
“A service user shared her reality with me, and I thank her for trusting me to share her experience. She said: “Whenever we ask for support, we are told these cuts are due to tough choices, but why are women’s services always the first to be attacked? Murray’s keeps us alive.”
Scottish Parliament16 June 2026Source ↗
“If the Government is truly looking for efficiencies, it should look at how it allocates its money. As I mentioned, I am pleased to hear that multiyear funding is being looked at.”
Scottish Parliament16 June 2026Source ↗