To wonder why people keep voting SNP?

If you had also read the post I made 15 minutes ago you will see that I have acknowledged that the SNP have done a good job of mitigating the worst parts of the Tory's welfare reforms. Despite having a significant mandate for almost 20 years they've not done the redistributive things that would allow them to reach their child poverty targets. I'm well aware of the dire straits that many families in Scotland are in and I'd much prefer to see resources properly targeted on that, rather than the universal vote winners that the SNP seem to prefer like baby boxes, free prescriptions, free school meals, free bus travel etc.

From one 'GlasgowGal' to another, this is an extremely ignorant take. Many families are actually in dire straits thanks to years of poverty largely driven by Tory policies, or are you going to blame that on the SNP too? I really think you are way off base citing this as a photo op for middle classes - come on.

Even New York's new mayor has been inspired by it: Scotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policy | New York | The Guardian

From one 'GlasgowGal' to another, this is an extremely ignorant take. Many families are actually in dire straits thanks to years of poverty largely driven by Tory policies, or are you going to blame that on the SNP too? I really think you are way off base citing this as a photo op for middle classes - come on.

Even New York's new mayor has been inspired by it: Scotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policy | New York | The Guardian

From one 'GlasgowGal' to another, this is an extremely ignorant take. Many families are actually in dire straits thanks to years of poverty largely driven by Tory policies, or are you going to blame that on the SNP too? I really think you are way off base citing this as a photo op for middle classes - come on.

Even New York's new mayor has been inspired by it: Scotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policy | New York | The Guardian

Yes and I ignored that because 0.1% of the population being treated the way they are on here is cruel and I want no part in it.

From one 'GlasgowGal' to another, this is an extremely ignorant take. Many families are actually in dire straits thanks to years of poverty largely driven by Tory policies, or are you going to blame that on the SNP too? I really think you are way off base citing this as a photo op for middle classes - come on.

Even New York's new mayor has been inspired by it: Scotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policy | New York | The Guardian

They cost a lot of money and many families would have bought everything that was in them themselves anyway. You get them for each child, so you end up with duplicates of things like digital thermometers and baby slings. They were introduced around the time my youngest was born and I turned one down for those reasons. The idea that they give each child an equal start is nonsense when there is so much inequality within Scotland and some children will have access to so much, whilst others have almost nothing. I'd much rather the baby box budget was targeted at the children whose families have almost nothing, rather than providing a cute photo app for the middle classes.

They cost a lot of money and many families would have bought everything that was in them themselves anyway. You get them for each child, so you end up with duplicates of things like digital thermometers and baby slings. They were introduced around the time my youngest was born and I turned one down for those reasons. The idea that they give each child an equal start is nonsense when there is so much inequality within Scotland and some children will have access to so much, whilst others have almost nothing. I'd much rather the baby box budget was targeted at the children whose families have almost nothing, rather than providing a cute photo app for the middle classes.

Yes and I ignored that because 0.1% of the population being treated the way they are on here is cruel and I want no part in it.

What’s your problem with baby boxes?

Oh soz, if it's not in the National, it doesn't count, right?

Yes and I ignored that because 0.1% of the population being treated the way they are on here is cruel and I want no part in it.

Maybe instead of posting bad journalism all the time, you would benefit from researching these things yourself? Just a thought.

Yes, all these.

Moreover, Differentforgirls, I mentioned women's spaces specifically, not just women. Imo the SNP let down women via the Gender Recognition Act..

https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,baby-boxes-have-limited-impact-study-finds

at least they’re better for the babies than a slap which is illegal in Scotland.

I don't think @Waitwhat23 sounds like Victor Meldrew at all, they sound realistic. Yes the SNP have mitigated some of the worst bits of the previous UK Government's welfare reforms they've not really made a dent in poverty levels and they are now highly unlikely to meet their target of reducing child poverty to 10% by 2030. They've simply failed to take the redistributive approach that would be necessary to deliver this - they've not reformed council tax which is the most regressive form of taxation (and actually forcing councils to freeze rates for so long is now making it challenging for them to deliver the front line services that could help lift people out of poverty). And free school meals, free bus travel and free prescriptions are not redistributive because they benefit everyone. I'd much prefer that they target resources on those who need them most (for example I'd be happy to pay for school meals because at the moment the free school meals that are provided to all children below a certain age in our area are totally inadequate and I'd much prefer the budget to be spread less thinly and all children to get a better quality meal with those who can afford to pay doing so). There's also a lot of valid criticism of the SNP governing by announcement - they are good at making policy statements but less good at putting things into practice. Swinney said that he would change that when he become First Minister almost two years ago, but there's no sign of that happening yet!

No.

No.

Who will you vote for? The rest of your post reminds me of Victor Meldrew. 🤣

What’s your problem with baby boxes?

Isn't there fewer spaces for Scots because universities need the money so they favour fee paying students?

No idea. I'm politically homeless. Certainly won't be the SNP though.

Every issue I've mentioned has been extensively reported upon -

clydeinsider.com/2025/05/27/funding-crisis-threatens-early-years-education-in-scotland/

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgn2gnkk93o.amp

www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/factcheck-violent-injuries-against-school-staff-most-common-in-scotland#:~:text=Scotland%20has%20Britain's%20highest%20rate,schools%20trebling%20in%20a%20decade.

www.transport.gov.scot/news/taking-action-on-anti-social-behaviour-on-buses/

www.cockburnassociation.org.uk/news/guest-blog/the-financial-crisis-in-scottish-universities-and-its-impact-on-students-from-poorer-backgrounds/

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crkx31my24ro.amp

And I haven't even gotten onto the ferries, DBS, ill fated court cases etc.

But let's not be Victor Meldrews! Let's all wish really hard on a baby box!

No idea. I'm politically homeless. Certainly won't be the SNP though.

Every issue I've mentioned has been extensively reported upon -

clydeinsider.com/2025/05/27/funding-crisis-threatens-early-years-education-in-scotland/

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgn2gnkk93o.amp

www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/factcheck-violent-injuries-against-school-staff-most-common-in-scotland#:~:text=Scotland%20has%20Britain's%20highest%20rate,schools%20trebling%20in%20a%20decade.

www.transport.gov.scot/news/taking-action-on-anti-social-behaviour-on-buses/

www.cockburnassociation.org.uk/news/guest-blog/the-financial-crisis-in-scottish-universities-and-its-impact-on-students-from-poorer-backgrounds/

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crkx31my24ro.amp

And I haven't even gotten onto the ferries, DBS, ill fated court cases etc.

But let's not be Victor Meldrews! Let's all wish really hard on a baby box!