Chas Booth (he/him)
@chasbooth.bsky.social
Green councillor for Leith, City of Edinburgh Council. Co-convenor & climate spokesperson, Edinburgh Green Group.
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Promoted by Chas Booth on behalf of Scottish Green Party, both of 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN
https://chasbooth1.wordpress.com/
Promoted by Chas Booth on behalf of Scottish Green Party, both of 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN
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Help Chas Booth run in the Holyrood Election!
Help Chas in this campaign to stand on the Scottish Greens Regional List in Edinburgh and Lothians East.
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I'm delighted to have been selected as a Scottish Green Party candidate for Holyrood 2026 on the Edinburgh and Lothians East list.
I'm asking for your help to get me elected. We rely on donations from folk like you to ensure we can run our campaigns. 🙏
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I'm asking for your help to get me elected. We rely on donations from folk like you to ensure we can run our campaigns. 🙏
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January 29, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Two people have been abducted from Scotland in the middle of the night by the US military. Despite an order from our highest court that they be kept here. The Scottish Government must show that…
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January 29, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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The motion aims for a constructive dialogue with key stakeholders in order to address concerns about the scheme in order to strengthen it, for the benefit of the city.
The fact that Stephen thinks this is weird tells you more about Stephen than about me, or the motion, TBH.
The fact that Stephen thinks this is weird tells you more about Stephen than about me, or the motion, TBH.
🚨Weird Green Motion Alert 🚨Chas Booth just can’t get over the fact that I’ve done more to encourage cycling in Edinburgh in 4 months than he’s done in 40 years! A reminder that this service has been introduced at no cost and no risk to the taxpayer 🚲
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Edinburgh cycle hire scheme criticised by Greens over 'teething problems'
Edinburgh's new cycle hire scheme has been criticised by Green councillors over "teething problems".
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January 27, 2026 at 9:21 AM
The motion aims for a constructive dialogue with key stakeholders in order to address concerns about the scheme in order to strengthen it, for the benefit of the city.
The fact that Stephen thinks this is weird tells you more about Stephen than about me, or the motion, TBH.
The fact that Stephen thinks this is weird tells you more about Stephen than about me, or the motion, TBH.
I'm running in the Croft-a-thon today - laps of Leith Community Croft to raise money for the amazing #Leith organisation behind the Croft, Earth in Common. I'm aiming to run at least 10k.
You can contribute here:
You can contribute here:
Croftathon: Leith’s Own Backyard Ultra!
Inspired by the Backyard Ultras, Barkley Marathons and Forest Gump, Croftathon brings endurance and community spirit together in the heart of Leith! Every lap counts toward our ambitious goal: 4,536…
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January 25, 2026 at 7:45 AM
I'm running in the Croft-a-thon today - laps of Leith Community Croft to raise money for the amazing #Leith organisation behind the Croft, Earth in Common. I'm aiming to run at least 10k.
You can contribute here:
You can contribute here:
Today!
In-person voting for @leithchooses.bsky.social is open at the Kirkgate community centre until 3pm today.
Anyone who lives, works or volunteers in #Leith can vote to fund their favourite community projects.
Hot drinks, face painting & bike-powered smoothie maker also available!
In-person voting for @leithchooses.bsky.social is open at the Kirkgate community centre until 3pm today.
Anyone who lives, works or volunteers in #Leith can vote to fund their favourite community projects.
Hot drinks, face painting & bike-powered smoothie maker also available!
January 24, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Today!
In-person voting for @leithchooses.bsky.social is open at the Kirkgate community centre until 3pm today.
Anyone who lives, works or volunteers in #Leith can vote to fund their favourite community projects.
Hot drinks, face painting & bike-powered smoothie maker also available!
In-person voting for @leithchooses.bsky.social is open at the Kirkgate community centre until 3pm today.
Anyone who lives, works or volunteers in #Leith can vote to fund their favourite community projects.
Hot drinks, face painting & bike-powered smoothie maker also available!
Mark Carney saying quiet bit out loud.
"We knew [...] the strongest would exempt themselves when convenient. That trade rules were enforced asymmetrically. And that international law applied with varying rigour depending on the identity of the accused or the victim."
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"We knew [...] the strongest would exempt themselves when convenient. That trade rules were enforced asymmetrically. And that international law applied with varying rigour depending on the identity of the accused or the victim."
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“Principled and pragmatic: Canada’s path” Prime Minister Carney addresses the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Thank you, Larry.It’s a pleasure – and a duty – to be with you at this turning point for Canada and for the world.Today, I’ll talk about the rupture in the world order, the end of a nice story, and th...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Mark Carney saying quiet bit out loud.
"We knew [...] the strongest would exempt themselves when convenient. That trade rules were enforced asymmetrically. And that international law applied with varying rigour depending on the identity of the accused or the victim."
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/spee...
"We knew [...] the strongest would exempt themselves when convenient. That trade rules were enforced asymmetrically. And that international law applied with varying rigour depending on the identity of the accused or the victim."
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/spee...
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Patrick Harvie MSP (@patrickharvie.bsky.social)
Utterly breathtaking. Sci-fi often speculates that we might sleepwalk into an AI dystopia. Labour just came out to make it an explicit commitment. [contains quote post or other embedded content]
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January 21, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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Now more than ever, it is important to stand with our European neighbours and friends. A new poll reveals that a vast majority of Scots would back rejoining the EU. Every vote for the Scottish Greens…
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January 20, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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I'm delighted to be campaigning with @irisduane.bsky.social not only as one of our regional candidates for Glasgow, but also for the Glasgow Kelvin & Maryhill constituency. It's a great time to get…
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January 20, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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Polls show that we could elect a record number of Scottish Green MSPs this May. 🗳️ But we can't do it without your vote. Make sure that you are registered to vote today:…
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January 20, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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What's your #climate story?
If you live, work, study or visit Edinburgh or South East Scotland, please add your story to the climate story map:
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If you live, work, study or visit Edinburgh or South East Scotland, please add your story to the climate story map:
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Share your weather and climate stories
The climate is changing across Edinburgh and South East Scotland. What changes have you noticed? How are they affecting where you live?
Add your story to our map today.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:35 PM
What's your #climate story?
If you live, work, study or visit Edinburgh or South East Scotland, please add your story to the climate story map:
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If you live, work, study or visit Edinburgh or South East Scotland, please add your story to the climate story map:
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It's time for a clean energy revolution. Scotland has an abundance of clean, cheap, green, renewable energy, we don't need more expensive fossil fuel projects like Rosebank. 2026 must be the year of…
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January 5, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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This is an incredibly weak response from the EU, and a dangerous position to take. Maduro's legitimacy is not the issue at hand. The US is acting as a rogue state, and will embolden other states to…
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January 5, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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Patrick Harvie, Scottish Greens external affairs spokesman, calls US intervention in Venezuela “a dangerous and cynical act of imperialism and aggression from a Trump administration that has a proven…
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January 5, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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Gillian Mackay MSP (@gillianmacmsp.bsky.social)
The unprovoked and deadly invasion of another country while its citizens sleep should appal all of us. The fact that Venezuela has some of the world’s largest oil reserves makes this feel very…
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January 5, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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The Scottish Greens have branded the United States' air strikes against Venezuela as a 'dangerous and cynical act of imperialism and aggression'…
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January 5, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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Pretty clear the biggest threat to world security right now is Donald Trump.
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Trump's illegal invasion and occupation of Venezuela must end. We stand in full solidarity with the people of Venezuela. This kind of blatant US imperialism cannot be allowed to stand.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Pretty clear the biggest threat to world security right now is Donald Trump.
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Last few days to catch this excellent exhibition at Modern 2. Thoroughly recommended.
January 2, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Last few days to catch this excellent exhibition at Modern 2. Thoroughly recommended.
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Help us fight back against corporate greed in 2026. Chip in to our people-powered campaign today: greens.scot/donate
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December 31, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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"Climate risk is everyday injustice made worse"
The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial
The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial
The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial
Editorial: Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look at how the struggle to adapt to a dangerously warming world has become a test of…
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December 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
"Climate risk is everyday injustice made worse"
The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial
The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial
Disappointing that Lab, Lib Dems & Tories didn't support this, but even more shocking that those parties had no alternative suggestions to address the problem. They seem content with drift & delay to our active travel schemes.
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Bid to scrap city traffic order sub-committee fails
Green councillor Chas Booth tried to have the controversial Traffic Regulation Orders sub-committee scrapped at the last full council meeting of the year, but lost the vote. Edinburgh cycling…
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December 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Disappointing that Lab, Lib Dems & Tories didn't support this, but even more shocking that those parties had no alternative suggestions to address the problem. They seem content with drift & delay to our active travel schemes.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/12/bid-...
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/12/bid-...
The Scot Gov's legislation on environmental impact assessments urgently needs reviewed to close the loophole on data centres.
Scottish Government urged to intervene in Edinburgh AI data centre plans
Scottish Government urged to intervene in Edinburgh AI data centre plans
Scottish Government urged to intervene in Edinburgh AI data centre plans
THE Scottish Government has been urged to intervene after council officials ruled that an environmental impact assessment for a huge artificial…
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December 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The Scot Gov's legislation on environmental impact assessments urgently needs reviewed to close the loophole on data centres.
Scottish Government urged to intervene in Edinburgh AI data centre plans
Scottish Government urged to intervene in Edinburgh AI data centre plans
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Greenpeace International 🌍 (@greenpeace.org)
When you understand that under capitalism a forest has no 'value' until you cut it down, you begin to grasp the root of the ecological crisis we're in. A forest isn’t simply a collection of trees,…
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December 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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There's the key sentence: "For brave leaders, there could be real political capital to be gained from reducing this mobility as feelings run high over waste, pollution and emissions." Brave leaders…
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December 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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It won't last. They'll be back to aping the far right in no time...
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Labour has good idea shock From the new Private Eye, out now.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
It won't last. They'll be back to aping the far right in no time...
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