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Kate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 12d

Over 200 of us have come together as Women Against the Far Right in Scotland and written an open letter rejecting the far right’s racist lies about “protecting” women and girls. news.stv.tv/politics/nic...

Join us and sign the letter here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/wo...

Sturgeon and McDermid among 200 to sign letter against far right

Nadia El-Nakla, Elaine C Smith, and Clare Grogan have also backed the letter.

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 15d

I firmly oppose the government’s plans for compulsory digital ID cards.

This is an affront to our civil liberties, and will make the lives of minorities even more difficult and dangerous.

It is excessive state interference — and must be resisted.

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Ellie Gomersall @elliebgomersall.bsky.social · 15d

The anti-immigration bigotry is racist, xenophobic bullshit in and of itself, but none of us should be surprised that the Labour government are using it to increase their authoritarian grip on everyone.

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 15d

BREAKING: Digital ID is to be made law for all adults in a screeching U-turn from the Labour Government

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Ellie Gomersall @elliebgomersall.bsky.social · 15d

Extremely disappointed in my union over this. A union that doesn't know the meaning of solidarity is no union at all. Scab behaviour.

UNISON @unison.org.uk · 16d

UNISON has chosen to back Bridget Phillipson to become deputy leader of the Labour Party

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Niall Christie @niallchristie1.bsky.social · 25d

Vital column from @elliebgomersall.bsky.social in @scotnational.bsky.social today.

www.thenational.scot/politics/254...

Ellie Gomersall: Time we had a just transition away from 'defence' industry

MUCH derision greeted Donald Trump’s recent decision to rename the United States government’s department of defence the “department of war”…

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Sophie Brodie @sophiebrodie99.bsky.social · Sep 11

After endorsing the @radicalglagreens.bsky.social candidates earlier this year, I was delighted to see @elliebgomersall.bsky.social be selected as a lead candidate.

Following last night's hustings, I voted Ellie #1, for a committed, principled, and dedicated MSP for Glasgow Southside 💚

A Radical Future for Glasgow @radicalglagreens.bsky.social · Jun 19

Sophie Brodie

"Glasgow needs change. That's why I'm voting for Ellie, Iris and Seonad. These are three women with a strong track-record for delivery both within and outwith the party, and they show compassion and skill in everything they do!"

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Sophie Brodie

Former Internal Elections Officer, Former Scottish Young Greens Co-Convenor

"Glasgow needs change. That's why I'm voting for Ellie, Iris and Seonad. These are three women with a strong track-record for delivery both within and outwith the party, and they show compassion and skill in everything they do!"

Top right shows an image of Sophie smiling at the camera. Along the bottom are three sunflowers. The first reads "Vote Ellie #1", the second reads "Vote Iris #2" and the third "Vote Seonad #3"

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Ellie Gomersall @elliebgomersall.bsky.social · Aug 29

Big fan of the new branding!

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Cllr Dan Hutchison @danhutchison.bsky.social · Aug 28

Reform definitely don't harbour racists aye 👀

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Councillor Audrey Dempsey who made 'white racism' claim joins Reform

Audrey Dempsey was suspended from Scottish Labour over alleged racist remarks in April 2024 and later quit.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Aug 21

📈Rent keeps increasing.
📈Food prices are inflating.
📈Energy bills are through the roof.

But the rich. They keep getting richer. ⤵️

Report finds top 2% of households have 18% of wealth in Scotland. Source: STV News.

Scottish Greens.

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · Aug 15

✅ @elliebgomersall.bsky.social is one of our @scottishgreens.org lead candidates in Glasgow for next years Holyrood election.

She has served as co-chair of our National Executive Committee and was previously elected as president of @nusscotland.bsky.social.

I'm delighted to have her support! 💚

Glasgow MSP candidate Ellie Gomersall backs Gillian Mackay to be the next Scottish Greens co-leader.

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Euan @euan.bsky.social · Aug 8

defending being a landlord using the most landlord-brained definition of ‘profit’ possible

Adrian Ramsay MP @AdrianRamsay
I co-own a property with my ex-wife, which we used to live in. I don't make a profit from it as I have kept the rent below market rate. I don't intend to be a landlord long-term.

PoliticsJOE
@PoliticsJOE UK
76 MPs are receiving more than £10,000 in rental income, the register of interests has revealed.

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Ellie Gomersall @elliebgomersall.bsky.social · Aug 6

I'm voting @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social #1 to be the next co-leader of the Scottish Greens - here's why I hope you will too 👇

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Jul 21

💚In Glasgow your Green candidates are @patrickharvie.bsky.social, @elliebgomersall.bsky.social, and @hollybruce.bsky.social!

➡️At last year's Westminster election, Greens saw record results in Glasgow, help us build on this success: members.greens.scot/donate/2026-...

Your Scottish Green candidate for Glasgow.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Jul 1

🚨 A new poll shows the number of Scottish Green MSPs doubling at next year's Scottish Parliament election!

That would put us above both the Tories and the Lib Dems.

We're at a crossroads. It’s more important now than ever to have a strong voice fighting for people and planet, not the super-rich.

New poll. Scottish Greens on course for record result. 2021: 8 MSPs. Latest poll: 16 MSPs.

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Kate @rebelraising.bsky.social · Jun 30

100% this. How the interaction of the 2004 GRA and the 2010 Equality Act should work was completely clear and explicit in 2010. Not to say this is a straight-up lie driven by bigotry.

Steve Chambers @planningtransport.co.uk · Jun 30

Anything other than "this is not the intention of the 2010 act and I will bring forward legislation to correct this" is an outrage.

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Ellie Gomersall @elliebgomersall.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thanks so much Joanne, this is a hugely appreciated endorsement 💚

Thank you so much for all your work supporting women throughout this campaign period - it has been so wonderful.

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Malena 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇷 @malenagla.bsky.social · Jun 29

Some feminist energy on this sunny Sunday 💚

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Ellie Gomersall @elliebgomersall.bsky.social · Jun 24

"Any politician – Starmer or anyone else – who denigrates or minimises the role that protest has to play in our politics, either doesn’t understand where power lies in a democracy, or they do and they are scared of it." ✍️ me for today's @scotnational.bsky.social

Ellie Gomersall: Banning a protest group as authoritarian as it gets

‘NO longer a party of protest. A party of service.” Those were the words of Keir Starmer at Labour’s 2023 party conference. At the launch of…

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A Radical Future for Glasgow @radicalglagreens.bsky.social · Jun 18

Anthony Carroll

"This is the team Glasgow needs to fight for people & planet before profit. I'm proud to support Ellie, Iris, & Seonad as our next Green MSPs for the Dear Green Place."

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Anthony Carroll

Councillor - Dennistoun Glasgow City Council"

"This is the team Glasgow needs to fight for people & planet before profit. I'm proud to support Ellie, Iris, & Seonad as our next Green MSPs for the Dear Green Place."

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A Radical Future for Glasgow @radicalglagreens.bsky.social · Jun 18

Niall McGeechan

"Ellie, Iris, and Seonad are the future that the Scottish Greens and Glasgow need. Socialists who will work tirelessly for a fairer system for working people and our planet, they will bring the energy we need going into 2026."

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Niall McGeechan

Organiser - Southside Central Former Glasgow Co-Convenor.

"Ellie, Iris, and Seonad are the future that the Scottish Greens and Glasgow need. Socialists who will work tirelessly for a fairer system for working people and our planet, they will bring the energy we need going into 2026."

VOTE ELLIE #1

VOTE IRIS #2

VOTE SEONAD #3"

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A Radical Future for Glasgow @radicalglagreens.bsky.social · Jun 16

We need to see radical change in Glasgow

For your next Glasgow Green MSP candidate vote

1. Ellie Gomersall
2. Iris Duane
3. Seonad Hoy

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Radical Glasgow Greens | Instagram | Linktree

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Niall Christie @niallchristie1.bsky.social · Jun 10

🟢 Ellie Gomersall: Greens must prioritise rights and representation of women and girls 🟢

At last year’s general election, young women were twice as likely to vote Green across the UK than young men were to vote for Reform. @elliebgomersall.bsky.social outlines why we must speak to them.

Ellie Gomersall: Greens must prioritise rights and representation of women and girls
With lots of talk about the impact of young men's support for Reform and the right, Ellie Gomersall outlines what the party can do to better support women.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Jun 9

BREAKING: The Israeli army has boarded the Madleen ship, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition has said

More to follow

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Greens Organise @greensorganise.bsky.social · May 29

🚨Tonight at 7pm🚨

What Next For The Greens?

Our talks series kicks off - and tonight it's all about Comms & Campaigns.

Hosted by NoJusticeMTG, joined by Ellie Gomersall, Matt Zarb-Cousin, Abi Wilkinson and Neel Sengupta.

Online, and open to all!
greensorganise.uk/events

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · May 28

Over the last few days, we've been hearing from readers asking us to "stop giving Nigel Farage publicity" by covering news on his interventions in Hamilton, or reporting on Reform in general.

We won't be doing that. No-platforming Farage will only help Reform. Here's why 👇

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