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flag Scotland’s first minister says child poverty is lowest in 30 years but urges faster action, including ending the two-child benefit cap.

flag Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney acknowledged progress in reducing child poverty, with rates at their lowest in 30 years, but stressed the pace remains too slow. flag Speaking at a Glasgow summit, he called eradicating child poverty a national mission and announced an expansion of the Fairer Futures Partnerships to five new areas, backed by £4 million in funding. flag Additional £1.12 million in Adopt and Adapt funding will support non-participating councils. flag Swinney emphasized whole family support and coordinated services across health, education, and housing, urging bold action including ending the UK’s two-child benefit cap and increasing the Scottish Child Payment.

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