Oral Question·Scotland Office
“What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support voluntary organisations that improve community pride in Scotland.”
Tabled: 7 July 2026Answered: 15 July 2026
Asked by
Kim Leadbeater
Labour — Spen Valley
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Scotland
Answer from Hansard
The Prime Minister
The scale of poverty that we inherited in this country is truly appalling, with over 4 million children now growing up in low-income families. We will deliver on our manifesto commitment to tackle child poverty, as we did last time in government. We will publish our strategy in the spring.