@OxfamScotland

Scottish arm of @OxfamGB - find us on Bluesky: https://nitter.cf/t.co/UuRQ7ZzKRR

Scotland
Joined May 2009
A fairer Scotland starts with fairer taxes. Today we’re joining 50+ orgs to launch #TaxJusticeScotland We need bold tax changes to help every child grow up free from poverty and ensure public services/our environment/our communities thrive. More ➡️ taxjustice.scot
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Thank you @heraldscotland for running this story. Oxfam alone has over 2 million dollars’ worth of aid and water and sanitation equipment ready to enter Gaza, but these supplies have been repeatedly rejected since March 2025. heraldscotland.com/news/2576…
'Water deprivation is just one of the many human rights violations Israel has undertaken with impunity' 👇
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Oxfam Scotland retweeted
If you believe in fair climate action, #ScotBudget commitment to land a Private Jet Tax is really positive. The detail really matters, including the tax rate and ensuring it applies to all private jet flights, but this is a very welcome step to help #MakePollutersPay.
🚨 BREAKING: at today’s #ScotBudget @scotgov announced a new tax on private jets, something we've been campaigning for. The true test will be how tough the tax is: it must punitively punishes the pockets of private jet passengers raising millions for green projects.
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Welcome news from today's #ScotBudget that people travelling to Scotland on private jets will be taxed ✈️ 🥳 We look forward to sharing our views in the consultation and making sure polluters pay appropriately for the damage they cause 💰
🚨 BREAKING: at today’s #ScotBudget @scotgov announced a new tax on private jets, something we've been campaigning for. The true test will be how tough the tax is: it must punitively punishes the pockets of private jet passengers raising millions for green projects.
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This is a no-brainer tax which could finally make the wealthiest polluters begin to pay up for the climate damage they’re causing. Now it needs to be set at a sky-high rate and brought in quickly. Thanks to everyone who's supported our campaign so far 💚
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🚨 BREAKING: at today’s #ScotBudget @scotgov announced a new tax on private jets, something we've been campaigning for. The true test will be how tough the tax is: it must punitively punishes the pockets of private jet passengers raising millions for green projects.
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Feeling the Monday morning gloom? Here’s a little magic: A rare copy of the Hobbit donated to our Stirling shop has sold online for £3,000 - crucial funds to tackle poverty and injustice✨ Proof that every donation has a story… and sometimes, it’s an extraordinary one.
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🚨 Pollutocrat Day 🚨 The world’s richest 1% have already burned through their entire annual carbon limit, just 10 days into the year. With the Scottish Budget days away, Scottish Ministers must make a cast-iron commitment to a private jet tax. ✈️ Pointless pollution must pay.
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We welcome @churchmoderator speaking out on the need to tax wealth more fairly. At a time of deep inequality, voices like hers matter. Fairer taxes are part of building a Scotland where everyone can thrive #TaxJusticeScotland scotsman.com/news/politics/w…
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Oxfam Scotland retweeted
🚨 Israel’s new registration measures threaten to halt operations at a time when civilians face acute and widespread humanitarian need. The UK must work to oppose these new measures and ensure that all restrictions on aid in #Gaza are lifted permanently. Read more: bit.ly/INGODeregistration
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Day 2 of @heraldscotland's series sparked by the new Care Policy Scorecard for Scotland heraldscotland.com/news/subs… Conducted by @SWBG for #AScotlandthatCares, the Scorecard compiles evidence on childcare, adult social care, paid & unpaid care, & more ➡️ ascotlandthatcares.org/
Scotland’s social care minister has said he cannot dispute warnings of a crisis within the system amid calls for urgent reform 👇
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📊 Scotland’s first Care Policy Scorecard from @SWBG is out, and care isn’t making the grade. Care isn’t a luxury. Poverty shouldn't be the price of caring. We need serious investment at the Scottish Budget & beyond. Read more👉 bit.ly/CPSforScotland #ScotlandCares
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From talking tax to taking action: globally, across the UK and in Scotland. Check out the video highlights from #TaxJusticeScotland’s recent event in Edinburgh. Together, we explored how tax can help build a fairer, greener Scotland: taxjustice.scot/blog/talking…
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This #HumanRightsDay, let’s remember: rights need resources. @angelao44 from @ScotHumanRights explains why a fair, well-designed tax system is fundamental to protecting people’s rights in Scotland ⬇️ Read her blog for #TaxJusticeScotland bit.ly/4oPuWB
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As a member of @EndChildPoverty we're calling on all parties ahead of the Scottish Election to commit to clear, funded plans to meet Scotland’s 2030 child poverty targets. Every child deserves a good start in life. Read our Manifesto: tinyurl.com/ympvdss9 #EndChildPoverty
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Winter has arrived in Gaza, adding extra misery to the devastation. People urgently need support. Right now, every £1 you donate to the DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal will be matched by the UK Government (up to £3m). Please donate: dec.org.uk
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An ageing population, strained public finances, services already struggling. Every party in @ScotParl should back fair taxes where the better-off chip in more, so Scotland can build a fairer, more sustainable and prosperous future for all of us #TaxJusticeScotland
New: Our latest report shows Scotland’s Population is growing and getting older. We’ve seen big increases in people in older age groups in the last two decades. Find out what else has changed and what is projected for the future. Read the report bit.ly/ScotPop24
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Plenty of UK Budget chat today, but there’s also another real chance ahead to shape a fairer Scotland, where everyone has what they need to live well. Let’s use the 2026 Scottish election to push for it. Use our form to email Scotland's Party Leaders ⬇️ oxfam.org.uk/fairerscotland
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🚨REACTION: Another Budget which shields the super-rich. The Chancellor “remains out of touch” while the public “pay the price.” Read our full statement below.👇
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