Better than before: A Scotland built on social, economic, and climate justice

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The Covid-19 crisis has changed all of our lives in a few short months. What started as a health crisis has become as much an economic crisis that has affected everyone – but not equally so.

This is the first in a series of reports that will consider, over the next year, how we can deliver justice in Scotland and rebuild following the Covid-19 crisis.

By taking the chance to build a more even and more equal Scotland, built on the foundations of social, economic and climate justice we can make Scotland better than before.

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