Thousands march in Edinburgh calling for poverty action

Published: 10/25/2025
Thousands march in Edinburgh calling for poverty action
Thousands march in Edinburgh demanding action on poverty in Scotland, organized by trade unions and charities including the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) and The Poverty Alliance. Protesters called for increased free childcare, an end to the two-child benefit cap, and more investment in essential services like housing and healthcare. The demonstration aimed to address the challenges faced by those living in poverty and urged real action ahead of the UK Budget and the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections.