Gillian Mackay MSP
@gillianmacmsp.bsky.social
Co-Leader of the Scottish Greens.
MSP for Central Scotland.
Charity costumer. Star Wars enthusiast.
Posts sometimes by staff.
MSP for Central Scotland.
Charity costumer. Star Wars enthusiast.
Posts sometimes by staff.
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January highlights here. Improvements you can see on the ground, planning for the future and meeting and helping great people and groups in our community. My favourite combo! @southlangreens.bsky.social @scottishgreens.org @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social @electlauramoodie.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 8:23 PM
January highlights here. Improvements you can see on the ground, planning for the future and meeting and helping great people and groups in our community. My favourite combo! @southlangreens.bsky.social @scottishgreens.org @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social @electlauramoodie.bsky.social
I’m delighted the First Minister backed my call for a bank holiday.
When I first proposed it in November the support was overwhelming.
Football is for all of us, and this is an important step to ensure that as many people as possible can watch Scotland making history.
news.stv.tv/scotland/ban...
When I first proposed it in November the support was overwhelming.
Football is for all of us, and this is an important step to ensure that as many people as possible can watch Scotland making history.
news.stv.tv/scotland/ban...
Bank holiday confirmed in Scotland for Monday after World Cup opener
The Tartan Army will be able to celebrate into the wee hours on Sunday, June 14, after a one-off bank holiday was granted by the King
news.stv.tv
February 4, 2026 at 5:32 PM
I’m delighted the First Minister backed my call for a bank holiday.
When I first proposed it in November the support was overwhelming.
Football is for all of us, and this is an important step to ensure that as many people as possible can watch Scotland making history.
news.stv.tv/scotland/ban...
When I first proposed it in November the support was overwhelming.
Football is for all of us, and this is an important step to ensure that as many people as possible can watch Scotland making history.
news.stv.tv/scotland/ban...
This is the story of how Scotland passed Safe Access Zones, and why they matter.
They’re not designed to attack anyone’s right to protest, but instead aim to protect vulnerable patients.
Healthcare should come without harassment.
Scotland chose safety and dignity. And we’re not going back! 💚
They’re not designed to attack anyone’s right to protest, but instead aim to protect vulnerable patients.
Healthcare should come without harassment.
Scotland chose safety and dignity. And we’re not going back! 💚
February 4, 2026 at 3:49 PM
This is the story of how Scotland passed Safe Access Zones, and why they matter.
They’re not designed to attack anyone’s right to protest, but instead aim to protect vulnerable patients.
Healthcare should come without harassment.
Scotland chose safety and dignity. And we’re not going back! 💚
They’re not designed to attack anyone’s right to protest, but instead aim to protect vulnerable patients.
Healthcare should come without harassment.
Scotland chose safety and dignity. And we’re not going back! 💚
I have written to the First Minister to seek clarity on the Government’s position on Rosebank oil field.
For years, the SNP said that Rosebank had no place in Scotland. Clarity has been replaced by silence.
We should not be complicit in climate breakdown or the displacement of Palestinian people.
For years, the SNP said that Rosebank had no place in Scotland. Clarity has been replaced by silence.
We should not be complicit in climate breakdown or the displacement of Palestinian people.
February 4, 2026 at 10:46 AM
I have written to the First Minister to seek clarity on the Government’s position on Rosebank oil field.
For years, the SNP said that Rosebank had no place in Scotland. Clarity has been replaced by silence.
We should not be complicit in climate breakdown or the displacement of Palestinian people.
For years, the SNP said that Rosebank had no place in Scotland. Clarity has been replaced by silence.
We should not be complicit in climate breakdown or the displacement of Palestinian people.
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It gets worse. Starmer's shortlist for US ambassador.
Mandelson and George Osborne, Mr corruption and Mr Austerity.
The voters can see it.
In Gorton and Denton, it's between the Greens and Reform, and we will win.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...
Mandelson and George Osborne, Mr corruption and Mr Austerity.
The voters can see it.
In Gorton and Denton, it's between the Greens and Reform, and we will win.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...
The Mandelson affair: inside the scandal of a century
Mandelson's fall from grace reveals a very Labour weakness
www.newstatesman.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:42 AM
It gets worse. Starmer's shortlist for US ambassador.
Mandelson and George Osborne, Mr corruption and Mr Austerity.
The voters can see it.
In Gorton and Denton, it's between the Greens and Reform, and we will win.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...
Mandelson and George Osborne, Mr corruption and Mr Austerity.
The voters can see it.
In Gorton and Denton, it's between the Greens and Reform, and we will win.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...
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The early closure of EXXON's Mossmorran plant is a sad day for the workers and the community.
The Scottish Greens - and unions - have always pushed for a funded plan to transition the site to a green future.
But the UK and Scottish Governments have failed to act in time.
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The Scottish Greens - and unions - have always pushed for a funded plan to transition the site to a green future.
But the UK and Scottish Governments have failed to act in time.
1/3
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The early closure of EXXON's Mossmorran plant is a sad day for the workers and the community.
The Scottish Greens - and unions - have always pushed for a funded plan to transition the site to a green future.
But the UK and Scottish Governments have failed to act in time.
1/3
The Scottish Greens - and unions - have always pushed for a funded plan to transition the site to a green future.
But the UK and Scottish Governments have failed to act in time.
1/3
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What a weekend! A huge heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out to knock on doors and chat with residents about the Scottish parliamentary election on 7 May.
💚 🚪 📝 👏
Vote Green - our future depends on it!
💚 🚪 📝 👏
Vote Green - our future depends on it!
February 2, 2026 at 8:16 PM
What a weekend! A huge heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out to knock on doors and chat with residents about the Scottish parliamentary election on 7 May.
💚 🚪 📝 👏
Vote Green - our future depends on it!
💚 🚪 📝 👏
Vote Green - our future depends on it!
Mandelson should resign his peerage, but he should never have been put in such a position in the first place.
The House of Lords is broken, discredited and antidemocratic.
It’s time that it was finally abolished!
The House of Lords is broken, discredited and antidemocratic.
It’s time that it was finally abolished!
The House of Lords puts cronies, donors and disgraced politicians like Lord Mandelson in positions of immense power over our country for life.
Unelected and unaccountable. Abolish this relic.
Unelected and unaccountable. Abolish this relic.
February 3, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Mandelson should resign his peerage, but he should never have been put in such a position in the first place.
The House of Lords is broken, discredited and antidemocratic.
It’s time that it was finally abolished!
The House of Lords is broken, discredited and antidemocratic.
It’s time that it was finally abolished!
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#ScottishGreen Co-Leader @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social has hailed the support of #FootballFans across Scotland for a £25 cap on away ticket prices.
Last weekend saw fans displaying banners in stadiums across Scotland calling for fairer prices for travelling supporters
greens.scot/news/scottis...
Last weekend saw fans displaying banners in stadiums across Scotland calling for fairer prices for travelling supporters
greens.scot/news/scottis...
February 3, 2026 at 1:07 PM
#ScottishGreen Co-Leader @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social has hailed the support of #FootballFans across Scotland for a £25 cap on away ticket prices.
Last weekend saw fans displaying banners in stadiums across Scotland calling for fairer prices for travelling supporters
greens.scot/news/scottis...
Last weekend saw fans displaying banners in stadiums across Scotland calling for fairer prices for travelling supporters
greens.scot/news/scottis...
Thank you to the Falkirk FC Foundation for inviting me along to the Woodlands Community Sports Centre.
It was great to see the investment in the facilities, and hear about the role Woodlands and the Foundation play in the local community.
And of course to meet John McGlynn! ⚽️
It was great to see the investment in the facilities, and hear about the role Woodlands and the Foundation play in the local community.
And of course to meet John McGlynn! ⚽️
February 3, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Thank you to the Falkirk FC Foundation for inviting me along to the Woodlands Community Sports Centre.
It was great to see the investment in the facilities, and hear about the role Woodlands and the Foundation play in the local community.
And of course to meet John McGlynn! ⚽️
It was great to see the investment in the facilities, and hear about the role Woodlands and the Foundation play in the local community.
And of course to meet John McGlynn! ⚽️
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Catching up with @zackpolanski.bsky.social to celebrate @scottishgreens.org & @greenparty.org.uk reaching over 200,000 members combined 💪💚
Join our movement today. Help build the fairer, greener society we all know is possible:
👉 greens.scot/join
👉 join.greenparty.org.uk/
👉 greenpartyni.org/join
Join our movement today. Help build the fairer, greener society we all know is possible:
👉 greens.scot/join
👉 join.greenparty.org.uk/
👉 greenpartyni.org/join
February 3, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Catching up with @zackpolanski.bsky.social to celebrate @scottishgreens.org & @greenparty.org.uk reaching over 200,000 members combined 💪💚
Join our movement today. Help build the fairer, greener society we all know is possible:
👉 greens.scot/join
👉 join.greenparty.org.uk/
👉 greenpartyni.org/join
Join our movement today. Help build the fairer, greener society we all know is possible:
👉 greens.scot/join
👉 join.greenparty.org.uk/
👉 greenpartyni.org/join
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Labour took votes for granted.
They've blown it.
Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Vote Green - and stop Reform.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
They've blown it.
Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Vote Green - and stop Reform.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Starmer has little to offer voters of either right or left in Gorton and Denton. That’s why he’s facing a perfect storm | Owen Jones
The Greens are buoyant as Labour struggles. After shredding any semblance of a progressive agenda, fear of Reform is all the PM’s party has left, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Labour took votes for granted.
They've blown it.
Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Vote Green - and stop Reform.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
They've blown it.
Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Vote Green - and stop Reform.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Drilling for new oil and gas won't cut energy bills, it won't create stable jobs for our communities, and it will only worsen the climate emergency.
We need a Green energy revolution to make heating our homes cheaper and build a sustainable future for our communities. 🌍
We need a Green energy revolution to make heating our homes cheaper and build a sustainable future for our communities. 🌍
February 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Drilling for new oil and gas won't cut energy bills, it won't create stable jobs for our communities, and it will only worsen the climate emergency.
We need a Green energy revolution to make heating our homes cheaper and build a sustainable future for our communities. 🌍
We need a Green energy revolution to make heating our homes cheaper and build a sustainable future for our communities. 🌍
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Greens are saving young people hundreds of pounds each year.
4 years ago, we delivered free bus travel for under-22s, now we're calling for it to be expanded. Reducing the cost of public transport is a win-win for people and planet.
4 years ago, we delivered free bus travel for under-22s, now we're calling for it to be expanded. Reducing the cost of public transport is a win-win for people and planet.
February 2, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Greens are saving young people hundreds of pounds each year.
4 years ago, we delivered free bus travel for under-22s, now we're calling for it to be expanded. Reducing the cost of public transport is a win-win for people and planet.
4 years ago, we delivered free bus travel for under-22s, now we're calling for it to be expanded. Reducing the cost of public transport is a win-win for people and planet.
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Great day speaking to voters around Dunbar high street yesterday. We need more MSPs who will speak up for Palestine and take action to tax the rich so we can tackle the cost of living and fund a just transition. #VoteGreen
February 1, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Great day speaking to voters around Dunbar high street yesterday. We need more MSPs who will speak up for Palestine and take action to tax the rich so we can tackle the cost of living and fund a just transition. #VoteGreen
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EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Government should not use its limited powers as an 'excuse' to avoid standing up to Donald Trump after the 'abduction' of the captain of a seized oil tanker, a Scottish Greens MSP has said
Scottish Government cannot hide behind limited powers over Trump 'abduction' row
www.thenational.scot
February 1, 2026 at 8:22 AM
EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Government should not use its limited powers as an 'excuse' to avoid standing up to Donald Trump after the 'abduction' of the captain of a seized oil tanker, a Scottish Greens MSP has said
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Rights are won through struggle and solidarity.
Scottish Greens will stand with and fight for LGBTQIA+ people, always. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Scottish Greens will stand with and fight for LGBTQIA+ people, always. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
February 1, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Rights are won through struggle and solidarity.
Scottish Greens will stand with and fight for LGBTQIA+ people, always. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Scottish Greens will stand with and fight for LGBTQIA+ people, always. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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In just a few short months Scotland will go to the polls and elect its next government.
Now is your chance to help us build a greener future. 👇
💚 greens.scot/join
💵 greens.scot/donate
Now is your chance to help us build a greener future. 👇
💚 greens.scot/join
💵 greens.scot/donate
February 1, 2026 at 8:53 PM
In just a few short months Scotland will go to the polls and elect its next government.
Now is your chance to help us build a greener future. 👇
💚 greens.scot/join
💵 greens.scot/donate
Now is your chance to help us build a greener future. 👇
💚 greens.scot/join
💵 greens.scot/donate
HIBS FANS BACK CAMPAIGN FOR A CAP ON TICKET PRICES! ⚽️
Ticket price caps have been in effect in England for over a decade.
I have written to all 42 of Scotland’s professional football clubs urging them to support a £25 cap on away ticket prices.
Ticket price caps have been in effect in England for over a decade.
I have written to all 42 of Scotland’s professional football clubs urging them to support a £25 cap on away ticket prices.
February 1, 2026 at 3:32 PM
HIBS FANS BACK CAMPAIGN FOR A CAP ON TICKET PRICES! ⚽️
Ticket price caps have been in effect in England for over a decade.
I have written to all 42 of Scotland’s professional football clubs urging them to support a £25 cap on away ticket prices.
Ticket price caps have been in effect in England for over a decade.
I have written to all 42 of Scotland’s professional football clubs urging them to support a £25 cap on away ticket prices.
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We had teams out in every part of Mid Scotland and Fife today, encouraging voters to choose hope this May and send two @scottishgreens.org to Holyrood to stand up for people and planet! It’s us vs reform for the final regional list sit, every vote really will count 🗳️ /1
January 31, 2026 at 3:53 PM
We had teams out in every part of Mid Scotland and Fife today, encouraging voters to choose hope this May and send two @scottishgreens.org to Holyrood to stand up for people and planet! It’s us vs reform for the final regional list sit, every vote really will count 🗳️ /1
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Warm chats around chilly doors with canvass teams in Newburgh and Perth today! #Holyrood26 #activegreens #votegreen
January 31, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Warm chats around chilly doors with canvass teams in Newburgh and Perth today! #Holyrood26 #activegreens #votegreen
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January 31, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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Great @scottishgreens.org day of action in Kirkcudbright today, following a busy day in Ringford and Laurieston on Friday. Loving seeing all our activists out and about, especially the four-legged helpers. #VoteGreen
January 31, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Great @scottishgreens.org day of action in Kirkcudbright today, following a busy day in Ringford and Laurieston on Friday. Loving seeing all our activists out and about, especially the four-legged helpers. #VoteGreen
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Great afternoon speaking to voters in Glasgow with @patrickharvie.bsky.social, @irisduane.bsky.social and team!
Lots of appreciation for the @scottishgreens.org getting rent control laws passed through Parliament. Now we're working hard to implement them ASAP. ✊💚
Lots of appreciation for the @scottishgreens.org getting rent control laws passed through Parliament. Now we're working hard to implement them ASAP. ✊💚
January 31, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Great afternoon speaking to voters in Glasgow with @patrickharvie.bsky.social, @irisduane.bsky.social and team!
Lots of appreciation for the @scottishgreens.org getting rent control laws passed through Parliament. Now we're working hard to implement them ASAP. ✊💚
Lots of appreciation for the @scottishgreens.org getting rent control laws passed through Parliament. Now we're working hard to implement them ASAP. ✊💚
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Thank you all for getting out campaigning today! 💚💚💚
Another great canvassing session with @edinburghgreens.bsky.social in Gorgie-Dalry. Such enthusiasm for Green message and @scottishgreens.org candidate @lornaslater.bsky.social in Edinburgh Central. #VoteGreen
January 31, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Thank you all for getting out campaigning today! 💚💚💚