Natalie Don MSP is encouraging Renfrewshire residents to share their views on a bold and radical Scottish Government plan to eradicate poverty in Scotland.
The MSP for Renfrewshire North and West is urging local people to input their ideas and opinions via a consultation about designing and delivering a Minimum Income Guarantee which would provide an assurance that everyone in Scotland would have enough money to live a dignified, healthy and financially secure life.
The Scottish Government has set up a steering group consisting of experts and MSPs from different political parties to consider how the existing powers held by the Scottish Parliament can be used to provide a Minimum Income Guarantee for all.
Natalie Don MSP wants Renfrewshire residents to share their views on the proposals for a Minimum Income Guarantee.
Natalie Don MSP said: “I am so pleased that, thanks to the SNP Government, Scotland is now taking its first steps towards establishing a Minimum Income Guarantee which would ensure everyone in the country is provided with a base level of income.
“I strongly believe that eradicating child poverty and building a fairer, more equal country is possible. It is the main driving force which influenced me to enter politics and the reason why I am so thrilled to be taking on the Deputy Convenorship of the Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee.
“It is only by taking radical moves like this that we will ever truly see an end to poverty in this country.
“I urge everyone – especially women, disabled people and citizens in ethnic minority communities who are all disproportionately impacted by poverty – to take the opportunity to get involved and help shape the policy on establishing Scotland’s Minimum Income Guarantee.”
For more information about the Minimum Income Guarantee and to participate in the consultation, go to www.ideas.gov.scot before Thursday 16 September 2021.