The MSP for Stirling has led a parliamentary debate addressing the need for increased take-up of benefits as figures show £22.7 billion of benefits are going unclaimed in the UK. In a debate in Parliament… Read More »Evelyn Tweed MSP Highlights Billions of Pounds of Unclaimed Benefits in Parliamentary Debate
LOCAL SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS MEET TO DISCUSS COST OF LIVING SUPPORT ACROSS STIRLING Evelyn Tweed MSP is encouraging residents of Stirling to access cost of living support, including checking they are receiving all benefits they’re entitled… Read More »Local Support Organisations Meet to Discuss Cost of Living
Extra money for unemployed young people who are starting work MSP for Stirling, Evelyn Tweed, is encouraging eligible 16-24 year olds to apply for the Job Start Payment – a one-off payment worth £267.65, or… Read More »Stirling MSP Urges Eligible Young People to Apply for Job Start Payment
1,435 children in Stirling have been supported by the Scottish Child Payment since its introduction by the SNP Scottish Government. Since the support started putting extra money in the pockets of families, £679,130 has been… Read More »1,435 Children in Stirling Being Supported by Scottish Child Payment
Evelyn Tweed for Stirling has welcomed the news from that social security payments issued by the Scottish Government will increase by 6% on April 1st. Subject to parliamentary approval the Job Start Payment, Young Carer’s… Read More »Cost of Living Crisis: 6% Increase to Social Security in Scotland
The Scottish Parliament voted overwhelming to support cancelling the Tory UK Government’s planned £20 cut to Universal Credit this month. Following the vote, Evelyn Tweed MSP condemned the Scottish Tories for backing the cut which… Read More »Stirling MSP Condemns Scottish Tories for Backing “Shameful Cuts to Universal Credit”
Photo: Evelyn Tweed MSP, Alyn Smith MP and Stirling Councillor Alasdair MacPherson, campaigning with Stirling activists in Cowie regarding Universal Credit cuts Households Across Stirling Set to Lose Out Stirling MSP Evelyn Tweed has condemned… Read More »Tory Universal Credit Cut Condemned in Stirling
Citizens Advice Scotland Offer Support Ahead of Difficult Autumn Alyn Smith MP and Evelyn Tweed MSP have offered their support to a new campaign from Citizens Advice Scotland, titled ‘Our Advice Adds Up’. Communities across… Read More »Stirling Politicians Back ‘Our Advice Adds Up’ Campaign
Families in Stirling to Receive £165,100 Support from Scottish Government Low income families in Stirling have benefitted from £165,100 over this year’s summer period. The same families will benefit from a £320 uplift before Christmas… Read More »1,651 Children in Stirling Benefit from Scottish Government Child Poverty Mission
£201,070 in Support Given to Children Across Stirling 1,150 families in Stirling have benefitted from the introduction of the Scottish Child Payment, with £201,070 paid out to families in the area. The most recent Scottish… Read More »1,150 Families in Stirling Benefit from Scottish Child Payment
