Analysis from Big Issue has showed Scotland has seen a 12% drop in child poverty since passing legally binding targets in 2017, where England and Wales have seen a 15% rise. We can’t all be Boris Johnson.”Representing the government, Baroness Smith of Malvern, minister for women and equalities, thanked Lord Bird for his “commitment” and “campaigning” to reduce child poverty. Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty“It will be quite clear what progress the government is making in a range of areas. Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end povertyBuy from your local Big Issue vendor every week – and always take the magazine. It’s how vendors earn with dignity and how we fund our work to end poverty.