The Holyrood elections in May come at a pivotal moment. People across Scotland are facing deepening and entrenched crises, as hundreds of thousands of households do not have enough income to afford the essentials we all need. Change is needed and is possible.

In the coming months, parties will set out their vision for Scotland – an opportunity for all of us to interrogate their policy intentions and understand their commitment to ensuring we can all live a decent and dignified life.

The Citizens Advice Network in Scotland has the unique ability to see exactly what’s happening across communities and the issues affecting people. With face-to-face services across more than 300 locations, alongside telephone and digital services, each year we help around 200,000 people to access advice and support. It’s advice that........

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