Emma Jackson
@mrsemmajacko.bsky.social
Social justice. Trail running. Bit of broadcasting. Always hopeful.
Make sure you go vote today pals. It really does matter. Proud to have headed the village hall with my daughter today as she and so many other 16 & 17 year olds in Scotland vote for the first time. We also brought dogs #Holyrood26 #DogsAtPollingStations
Disabled people in the U.K. are facing harassment from the public for using a Blue Badge. Many said they have been verbally abused for “faking”, with some being filmed on phones, physically intimidated, or having their mobility aid pulled away. My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
‘People assume we’re grifters’: disabled Britons report rise in abuse over blue badges
Badge holders and carers report being harassed, filmed and threatened by strangers who think they are faking disability
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Check the highlights from our Eradicating Poverty Hustings with our friends at @trussellscot.bsky.social 👇🏼 Our network challenged the largest political parties in Scotland on what a nation free from poverty could look like. You can also watch it in full here 👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=42_0...
Once more, louder for the people at the back ⬇️
Stephen Boyd@stephenboydippr.bsky.social · 7mo agoMemo to messrs Offord and Findlay. Of the 790k people in Scotland who are currently economically inactive: 122k are retired 185k are students 124k are looking after family 267k are long-term sick The idea that '800k inactive people' are choosing not to work to live a life on benefits is ludicrous
Just in case anyone needs a reminder - 7000 people. We have 7000 people seeking asylum in Scotland #bbcdn @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social
All these men and barely a good answer between them… Where are the women? #bbcdn
We've seen a lot of divisive language and misinformation about people seeking safety lately. This is the reality of claiming asylum and being a refugee in Scotland 👇
Yesterday Emma Jackson sat down with ITV's @kieranandrews.bsky.social at Peebles and District Citizens Advice Bureau to highlight the work CAB advisers do to provide solutions for people. 👇
The six nations is the greatest sporting competition Scotland 50 France 40 🏉🏴 #AsOne
Scotland vs France LIVE: Six Nations 2026 rugby TV, radio, clips, score, lineups, stats & live text updates
Watch and listen to live coverage plus in-play clips and follow live text updates as Scotland host France at Murrayfield.
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Writing in The Herald at the weekend, I discussed the issues that should be a priority ahead of the Holyrood election. People are facing deepening and entrenched crises, as hundreds of thousands do not have enough income to afford the essentials we all need. Change is needed & is possible.
Questions to be asked ahead of Holyrood election
The Holyrood elections in May come at a pivotal moment. People across Scotland are facing deepening and entrenched crises, as hundreds of…
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Registrations are now live for the first three episodes of our foreCASt election mini-series. Book your place today to be part of the conversation on some of the most pressing issues going into the Holyrood elections and hear insight from experts 👇
‘I feel that I cannot accept a personal honour because disabled people are being so dishonoured at this time’ Tressa, as always, leading from the front in the fight for justice 💜
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 10mo agoCampaigner turned down MBE over ‘scapegoating’ of people with disabilities
Writing in today’s Scotland on Scotland I reflect on the UK Government’s budget this week. Without doubt, scrapping the two child limit was the right thing to do. A hard fought win for campaigners. The fight continues to enable all of us to afford every day essentials ⬇️👀
What an amazing day on Saturday to shout, march and demand a better Scotland. Team CAS are proud to stand up for fairness and for the people we help every day 💙 #ScotlandDemandsBetter
Today was about hope. Hope for a better Scotland where all of us have enough to flourish. To stand beside friends and colleagues and demand this loudly was a complete joy. #ScotlandDemandsBetter
Today’s the day! Busing it up from the Borders. We’ll be at Parliament at 10am to march with 1000s of others. Scotland Demands Better. #WeDemandBetter See you there? @povertyalliance.org @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social
Still thinking about joining us tomorrow? This march is for all of us. Want someone to go with? Join me!
The Poverty Alliance@povertyalliance.org · last yr.📢1 day to go! What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty. Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
"Better jobs. Better investment in life's essentials. Better social security. Scotland needs change. And we need it now." thanks @mrsemmajacko.bsky.social for sharing this, and to @citizensadvice.scot.bsky.social for their continued support of this campaign. www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-nee...
This ⬇️ and louder please for the people at the back!
Chris Giles@chrisgiles.ft.com · last yr.There is no need for a moral panic about the UK's welfare system. Far from perfect but recent discourse is nuts Spending is controlled, not spiralling Worklessness is near record lows My column www.ft.com/content/ee67...
Poverty is the key driver of homelessness. So we're pleased to welcome Emma Jackson from Citizens Advice Scotland to this year's conference. Emma will deliver a breakout exploring why people are trapped in poverty and solutions to lift them out if it. ⏩ Details in full programme: buff.ly/lUHSlRS
This morning our Head of Social Justice joined with colleagues from @povertyalliance.org and @independentage.bsky.social to discuss the impact a minimum income guarantee could make and the steps needed to deliver this as part of Challenge Poverty week. #ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter
‘Be in no doubt that this is irrefutable testimony - it is a famine’
Tom Fletcher@tomfletcherun.bsky.social · last yr.The Gaza Famine is the world’s famine. A preventable, predictable famine. Enough. Ceasefire. Open all crossings, north and south. Let us get food in, unimpeded and at massive scale.
From social security systems to energy markets, structures are broken, corralling people down a path of poverty and injustice. Robbing people of their dignity and costing all of us. Change is needed. You can read more on this ⬇️
Third Force News@thirdforcenews.bsky.social · last yr.A route out of crisis - Emma Jackson of Citizens Advice Scotland on a new model of advice for those in the most complex circumstances buff.ly/y3CDMfD @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social @mrsemmajacko.bsky.social
It was my turn this morning on BBC Radio Scotland to bring ‘Thought for the Day’. We are on the precipice of the greatest avoidable human tragedy of our lifetimes. All of our actions matter.
What an absolute shambles. The very worst kind of policy making. Is it less worse? Perhaps. But what a shamefully low bar. In a just and compassionate society, we can do so much better than this. Social security is an investment in all of us. You and me.
📢 "It's incredibly hard to understand why the UK Government would be looking to reduce the incomes of those who are already facing the worst of poverty." @mrsemmajacko.bsky.social was on Radio Scotland today talking about our calls for the UK Government to pause their plans for welfare reform.
Today, we responded to the news of the UK Government’s concessions on planned welfare cuts. Our Head of Social Justice, Emma Jackson said 👇
NEW PROPOSAL The rumoured new proposal seems to be that the 4+ rule won’t count if you are an existing claimant but will count for new claimants. This would be a disaster and it is crucial MPs vote against the green paper and follow through on the ‘recommended amendment’. Why? 🧵1/2