Poverty-related stigma is "extensive and deep-rooted" in Scotland and is "restricting educational attainment", according to a new report.
A report published by the Scottish Parliament's cross-party group on poverty found that bias against people in poverty affects their mental health and wellbeing and makes it harder for them to access the support they are entitled to.
The report also said that it lessens their educational chances, and makes policies designed to tackle poverty less effective.
