Martin Canavan 🧡
@mrtncnvn.bsky.social
Daddy. Husband. Travels. Books. History geek. Head of Policy & Influencing @aberlourcharity.bsky.social Trustee @together-sacr.bsky.social Fighting to end child poverty. Opinions my own.
Glasgow, Scotland.
Glasgow, Scotland.
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We know what needs to be done to tackle the drugs deaths crisis for women and children. We need more investment in women-specific services to increase capacity and expand available and accessible support across Scotland.
#RecoveryMonth #KeepThePromise
#RecoveryMonth #KeepThePromise
September 30, 2026 at 10:03 AM
We know what needs to be done to tackle the drugs deaths crisis for women and children. We need more investment in women-specific services to increase capacity and expand available and accessible support across Scotland.
#RecoveryMonth #KeepThePromise
#RecoveryMonth #KeepThePromise
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More investment is needed in women-specific services – both community-based & residential support – to increase capacity & expand available & accessible support to further reduce drugs harm affecting women & their children & to help keep families together.
#RecoveryMonth
#RecoveryMonth
September 25, 2026 at 4:31 PM
More investment is needed in women-specific services – both community-based & residential support – to increase capacity & expand available & accessible support to further reduce drugs harm affecting women & their children & to help keep families together.
#RecoveryMonth
#RecoveryMonth
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Thanks Alex Cole-Hamilton for highlighting our Mother and Child Recovery Houses during First Minister's Questions today, and the role they play providing vital services for mothers and their babies to reduce drug harm for women and children and to help keep families together. #FMQs #RecoveryMonth
September 24, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Thanks Alex Cole-Hamilton for highlighting our Mother and Child Recovery Houses during First Minister's Questions today, and the role they play providing vital services for mothers and their babies to reduce drug harm for women and children and to help keep families together. #FMQs #RecoveryMonth
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Recently we responded to Scot Gov's consultation on improving protection in the justice system for women & girls. Vast improvements to the justice system are required to ensure all women & children can access justice, safety & recovery from all forms of violence against women & girls.
September 24, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Recently we responded to Scot Gov's consultation on improving protection in the justice system for women & girls. Vast improvements to the justice system are required to ensure all women & children can access justice, safety & recovery from all forms of violence against women & girls.
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1)how to create an illicit fags & booze economy run by spivs that'll deprive the Treasury of tax revenue
2)you don't get people "back to work" by making their lives impossible (note cut of a third to long-term benefits). It makes the problem worse
3)you bastards
2)you don't get people "back to work" by making their lives impossible (note cut of a third to long-term benefits). It makes the problem worse
3)you bastards
September 24, 2026 at 6:23 AM
1)how to create an illicit fags & booze economy run by spivs that'll deprive the Treasury of tax revenue
2)you don't get people "back to work" by making their lives impossible (note cut of a third to long-term benefits). It makes the problem worse
3)you bastards
2)you don't get people "back to work" by making their lives impossible (note cut of a third to long-term benefits). It makes the problem worse
3)you bastards
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⚠️ 10,715 children in Scotland are trapped in temporary accommodation. A record high, and more than double from a decade ago. #HousingEmergency
Behind every statistic is a child and a family waiting for a home.
Help us fight for the homes they, and Scotland, need.
👉 shelterscotland.org/ActCH
Behind every statistic is a child and a family waiting for a home.
Help us fight for the homes they, and Scotland, need.
👉 shelterscotland.org/ActCH
September 23, 2026 at 12:27 PM
⚠️ 10,715 children in Scotland are trapped in temporary accommodation. A record high, and more than double from a decade ago. #HousingEmergency
Behind every statistic is a child and a family waiting for a home.
Help us fight for the homes they, and Scotland, need.
👉 shelterscotland.org/ActCH
Behind every statistic is a child and a family waiting for a home.
Help us fight for the homes they, and Scotland, need.
👉 shelterscotland.org/ActCH
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Ahead of the publication of the drug-related death statistics in Scotland our CEO, Justina Murray, spoke with @scotsman.com.
Read the full article: www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/ch...
#RecoveryMonth
Read the full article: www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/ch...
#RecoveryMonth
September 22, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Ahead of the publication of the drug-related death statistics in Scotland our CEO, Justina Murray, spoke with @scotsman.com.
Read the full article: www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/ch...
#RecoveryMonth
Read the full article: www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/ch...
#RecoveryMonth
Man, I miss Prince. 💜
Start your week with Prince smoking the While My Guitar Gently Weeps solo
September 21, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Man, I miss Prince. 💜
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This video was filmed in Palestine.
My heart struggles to comprehend such cruelty and the heartbreaking disregard for human life. No human being should have to endure this.
My heart struggles to comprehend such cruelty and the heartbreaking disregard for human life. No human being should have to endure this.
September 19, 2026 at 10:15 PM
This video was filmed in Palestine.
My heart struggles to comprehend such cruelty and the heartbreaking disregard for human life. No human being should have to endure this.
My heart struggles to comprehend such cruelty and the heartbreaking disregard for human life. No human being should have to endure this.
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A pleasure to meet with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social in Holyrood to discuss how we can work to eradicate child poverty in Scotland.
In the last parliamentary term alone, they provided aid and advice to over 2,300 people in Edinburgh and Lothians East.
Aberlour's work is truly invaluable.
In the last parliamentary term alone, they provided aid and advice to over 2,300 people in Edinburgh and Lothians East.
Aberlour's work is truly invaluable.
September 16, 2026 at 3:59 PM
A pleasure to meet with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social in Holyrood to discuss how we can work to eradicate child poverty in Scotland.
In the last parliamentary term alone, they provided aid and advice to over 2,300 people in Edinburgh and Lothians East.
Aberlour's work is truly invaluable.
In the last parliamentary term alone, they provided aid and advice to over 2,300 people in Edinburgh and Lothians East.
Aberlour's work is truly invaluable.
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Solidarity with this Piddington resident ♥️✊
#Newsnight
#Newsnight
September 16, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Solidarity with this Piddington resident ♥️✊
#Newsnight
#Newsnight
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Great to see @ross-greer.bsky.social highlighting the issue of public and coerced debt as a tactic of coercive control. Public debt, and the systems in place to recover it, too often trap families in poverty and can prevent women and children safely fleeing domestic abuse.
September 16, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Great to see @ross-greer.bsky.social highlighting the issue of public and coerced debt as a tactic of coercive control. Public debt, and the systems in place to recover it, too often trap families in poverty and can prevent women and children safely fleeing domestic abuse.
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New forecasts predict that average rental costs for new tenancies will rise by 4 or 5% by the end of the year.
Eye-watering rents are denying renters the stable foundation they need for a good life, as the latest MIS research shows 👇
We need rent controls without delay.
https://bit.ly/4j3iYEY
Eye-watering rents are denying renters the stable foundation they need for a good life, as the latest MIS research shows 👇
We need rent controls without delay.
https://bit.ly/4j3iYEY
Thousands of working UK parents earning £20,000 less than needed for ‘decent’ life
Families with parents working full-time are still struggling to cover the basics, new report shows
www.the-independent.com
September 14, 2026 at 3:14 PM
New forecasts predict that average rental costs for new tenancies will rise by 4 or 5% by the end of the year.
Eye-watering rents are denying renters the stable foundation they need for a good life, as the latest MIS research shows 👇
We need rent controls without delay.
https://bit.ly/4j3iYEY
Eye-watering rents are denying renters the stable foundation they need for a good life, as the latest MIS research shows 👇
We need rent controls without delay.
https://bit.ly/4j3iYEY
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Great to see Carol Mochan MSP raise the issue of public sector debt and calling for Scotland to improve public debt recovery to tackle the public debt crisis and to help #EndChildPoverty.
September 14, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Great to see Carol Mochan MSP raise the issue of public sector debt and calling for Scotland to improve public debt recovery to tackle the public debt crisis and to help #EndChildPoverty.
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Recently mums we support on their recovery journeys, along with our team, attended a meeting with the Scottish Recovery Consortium. Our mums shared their stories & the problems they have faced. We created a brick wall of these to discuss with attendees so we could all help find solutions together.
September 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Recently mums we support on their recovery journeys, along with our team, attended a meeting with the Scottish Recovery Consortium. Our mums shared their stories & the problems they have faced. We created a brick wall of these to discuss with attendees so we could all help find solutions together.
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It's #RecoveryMonth and throughout the month we want to celebrate the mums, babies and children we have supported on their recovery journeys.
We know with the right support at the right time, families can overcome enormous challenges and build brighter futures together.
We know with the right support at the right time, families can overcome enormous challenges and build brighter futures together.
September 2, 2026 at 12:02 PM
It's #RecoveryMonth and throughout the month we want to celebrate the mums, babies and children we have supported on their recovery journeys.
We know with the right support at the right time, families can overcome enormous challenges and build brighter futures together.
We know with the right support at the right time, families can overcome enormous challenges and build brighter futures together.
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This afternoon MSPs at Scot Parl will debate how best to fulfil @johnswinney.bsky.social ambition to “eradicate child poverty”. Read our briefing for MSPs on what The Scottish Government must do to meet that ambition: www.aberlour.org.uk/publications
#ProgrammeForGovernment #EndChildPoverty
#ProgrammeForGovernment #EndChildPoverty
September 3, 2026 at 1:26 PM
This afternoon MSPs at Scot Parl will debate how best to fulfil @johnswinney.bsky.social ambition to “eradicate child poverty”. Read our briefing for MSPs on what The Scottish Government must do to meet that ambition: www.aberlour.org.uk/publications
#ProgrammeForGovernment #EndChildPoverty
#ProgrammeForGovernment #EndChildPoverty
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Miss yesterday's Programme for Government?
Find out what the First Minister promised after families and organisations like us campaigned to end child homelessness, and why it's not yet time to celebrate. #HousingEmergency
Find out what the First Minister promised after families and organisations like us campaigned to end child homelessness, and why it's not yet time to celebrate. #HousingEmergency
September 2, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Miss yesterday's Programme for Government?
Find out what the First Minister promised after families and organisations like us campaigned to end child homelessness, and why it's not yet time to celebrate. #HousingEmergency
Find out what the First Minister promised after families and organisations like us campaigned to end child homelessness, and why it's not yet time to celebrate. #HousingEmergency
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Thanks to @hollybruce.bsky.social for asking @johnswinney.bsky.social what his promise to “eradicate child poverty” will mean in practice and whether he will go further to put more money in the pockets of families who need it most.
Children have spoken. Now we need action.
#EndChildPoverty
Children have spoken. Now we need action.
#EndChildPoverty
September 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Thanks to @hollybruce.bsky.social for asking @johnswinney.bsky.social what his promise to “eradicate child poverty” will mean in practice and whether he will go further to put more money in the pockets of families who need it most.
Children have spoken. Now we need action.
#EndChildPoverty
Children have spoken. Now we need action.
#EndChildPoverty
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More than 1 in 5 children in Scotland continue to live in poverty. This is shameful.
Today we hope @johnswinney.bsky.social turns welcome words to #EndChildPoverty into clear and targeted actions, with significant investment and a coherent plan.
Read more: www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/fm...
Today we hope @johnswinney.bsky.social turns welcome words to #EndChildPoverty into clear and targeted actions, with significant investment and a coherent plan.
Read more: www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/fm...
September 1, 2026 at 11:11 AM
More than 1 in 5 children in Scotland continue to live in poverty. This is shameful.
Today we hope @johnswinney.bsky.social turns welcome words to #EndChildPoverty into clear and targeted actions, with significant investment and a coherent plan.
Read more: www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/fm...
Today we hope @johnswinney.bsky.social turns welcome words to #EndChildPoverty into clear and targeted actions, with significant investment and a coherent plan.
Read more: www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/fm...
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We have joined families, @shelterscotland.bsky.social & partners to call on the First Minister to act now to end the scandal of child homelessness.
Families with experience of homelessness joined Shelter Scotland, @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & partners to call on John Swinney to put ending child homelessness at the heart of the Programme for Government
10,480 children in temp accommodation cannot be the new normal
🔗 shelterscotland.org/OL-PfG
10,480 children in temp accommodation cannot be the new normal
🔗 shelterscotland.org/OL-PfG
August 31, 2026 at 6:54 PM
We have joined families, @shelterscotland.bsky.social & partners to call on the First Minister to act now to end the scandal of child homelessness.
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Too many families living with a disability face financial insecurity, rising costs and a cliff-edge in support as young people move into adulthood.
We urge @johnswinney.bsky.social to deliver for children and families in the upcoming Programme for Government.
#EndChildPoverty
We urge @johnswinney.bsky.social to deliver for children and families in the upcoming Programme for Government.
#EndChildPoverty
August 31, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Too many families living with a disability face financial insecurity, rising costs and a cliff-edge in support as young people move into adulthood.
We urge @johnswinney.bsky.social to deliver for children and families in the upcoming Programme for Government.
#EndChildPoverty
We urge @johnswinney.bsky.social to deliver for children and families in the upcoming Programme for Government.
#EndChildPoverty
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Thanks to the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform Ivan McKee for visiting the Common Ground Service in Glasgow today, hosted by Barnardo's Scotland. We're delighted to help deliver the service which works with young people, helping to safeguard and respond to those at risk or in distress.
August 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Thanks to the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform Ivan McKee for visiting the Common Ground Service in Glasgow today, hosted by Barnardo's Scotland. We're delighted to help deliver the service which works with young people, helping to safeguard and respond to those at risk or in distress.
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Read our response to the Scottish Parliament's Public Service Reform Committee Pre-Budget scrutiny call for views on public service reform: www.aberlour.org.uk/publications...
#EndChildPoverty #KeepThePromise
#EndChildPoverty #KeepThePromise
August 26, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Read our response to the Scottish Parliament's Public Service Reform Committee Pre-Budget scrutiny call for views on public service reform: www.aberlour.org.uk/publications...
#EndChildPoverty #KeepThePromise
#EndChildPoverty #KeepThePromise