In many ways this research is a confirmation of the description that John Dickie used some years ago in his excellent book, Cosa Nostra.

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But John Dickie, head of the Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland, said the announcement was "a massive step forward" in the campaign to ensure healthy meals for children, whatever their home circumstances.

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John Dickie from Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland said 800, 000 more children would be living in poverty by the end of the decade across the UK, which could be up to 100, 000 children in Scotland.

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