The Scotsman manages to get this today:

Yousaf’s vow on poverty a ‘timid step’ say charities

You have to wonder who their charities are given this:

The Trussell Trust Scotland: “We’re delighted to hear @HumzaYousaf urge the UK Govt to deliver an Essentials Guarantee. Our social security system should always provide enough money for people to afford #OurEssentials #PfG. By endorsing the introduction of an Essentials Guarantee, the Scottish Government has shown the ambition for ending the need for food banks that we want to see replicated in Westminster” 

Living Rent: “After 7 years Scot gov has finally committed to rent controls! This is a huge step towards more affordable housing and shows the leadership that we need. The gov needs to listen to tenants and ensure rent controls bring rents down and force up quality. We will be watching.”

Rob Holland – Director, National Autistic Society Scotland:  “Great to see today’s Programme for Government includes the commitment (P27) to “Consult on a Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill by the end of 2023”. This is such an important piece if we are to see real change!”

National Autistic Society Scotland: “We are pleased to see that the Learning Disability, Autism, and Neurodiversity Bill has been included in today’s Programme for Government. This is an opportunity to ensure that positive change is made for autistic people across Scotland.”

Ryan McShane, Care Experienced Campaigner: “Very pleased that @HumzaYousaf has announced a Cabinet Sub-Committee on all things ‘The Promise’. The review was clear that cross government policy work was needed to keep but crucially deliver the promise. Nicola Sturgeon committed to this as FM, I am happy Humza is too.” 

Sheila Duffy, ASH Scotland:  “We welcome today’s Programme for Government announcement by the First Minister, @HumzaYousaf, that a consultation on banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes will be carried out by the Scottish Government.”

Glasgow Disability Alliance: “GDA members welcome the FM’s announcement today to reopen the Independent Living Fund. The ILF plays a vital role in Scottish social care to support disabled people to live the lives they want to live. It must be fully re-opened & resourced to help tackle our social care crisis.”

Scottish Council for Development and Industry: “We support the focus on creating a wellbeing economy, on economic growth and the investment in childcare which is key to enabling more people to access meaningful work…Implementation of the new deal for business recommendations will contribute to regaining the trust of Scottish businesses and strengthen the partnerships needed to unlock sustainable and inclusive growth.”

Revenue Scotland: “Revenue Scotland welcomes the First Minister’s announcement and will work with the Scottish Government in the design and delivery of the Building Safety Levy by offering its operational experience in managing self-assessed devolved taxes. Revenue Scotland also welcomes the announcement that Scottish Aggregates Tax Bill will be introduced into Scottish Parliament later this year.”

Marek Zemanik – Public Policy Adviser, CIPD Scotland: “It is great to see a continued commitment to fair work in the Programme for Government as well as an increased focus on labour market participation. Plans to expand flexible childcare support are key if we are to make progress on both. @cipdscotland are also pleased to see a commitment to a Green Industrial Strategy where some of the biggest opportunities lie for Scotland.”

Business for Scotland: Tackling poverty is the central theme of Humza Yousaf’s first Programme for Government. This can be seen in the generous offerings made to struggling families and the increased support for children. In continuing Nicola Sturgeon’s fight to reduce poverty and inequality, he has done well.

Rape Crisis Scotland:“We welcome Humza Yousaf’s recognition of the gendered impact of poverty in today’s Programme for Government…It’s essential that we tackle toxic masculinity at all levels of society, and it is very positive to hear a commitment to doing so in the Programme for Government. We hope community and faith leaders, police officers, medical professionals, sports leaders and other political leaders will join the First Minister in speaking out about the impact of toxic masculinity.”