A leading homelessness charity says the photo speaks a 'million words' about child poverty in Scotland, as it fights politicians' claims such hardship doesn't existA sobering photograph has captured a mum and her young child being handed a food parcel at a Glasgow soup kitchen. Child poverty campaigners say it highlights the reality of the hardship so many families are facing in Scotland. The shocking image shows the woman and her toddler being handed a package at a regular stall in the city centre. The Daily Record reported earlier this week that two children, thought to be aged between seven and eight, were served on Tuesday night. Email webnews@mirror.co.ukImage: PA) PA)The heartbreaking scenes have prompted calls for urgent talks on child poverty.

Source: Daily Mirror September 05, 2021 21:45 UTC