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Ariane Burgess MSP @ariane-burgess.bsky.social · 18h

Another mass salmon escape - 75,000 fish lost from Mowi’s Loch Linnhe site during Storm Amy. This is yet another reminder that Scotland’s salmon farming industry is completely out of control
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75,000 salmon escape from Mowi Scotland farm during Storm Amy

Around 75,000 farmed salmon with an average weight of 860 grams escaped through a tear in a pen net ...

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 16h

Be part of overturning a system rigged in favour of the super-rich

👉 members.greens.scot/join

Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 1d

Scotland generates huge amounts of cheap, clean electricity from renewables. That isn't reflected in our bills though, because the UK's energy system is rigged in favour of the corporations who control it, not the people who need it.

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Patrick Harvie MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 22h

If the agreement ends the immediate violence, and lets hostages and prisoners return to their families, we should all welcome it.

But it says nothing about the long term solution, or justice for Palestine. The occupation must end, and war criminals must face justice.
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Greens response to Gaza ceasefire agreement

Greens response to Gaza ceasefire agreement - Statement: Scottish Greens response to Gaza ceasefire

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 17h

Labour must cease aiding and abetting war criminals, and end all arms sales to Israel.

Channel 4. UK arms received by Israel reach record high value in 2025. A graph shows the rapidly increasing value of UK arms exports to Israel.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 23h

Public services in public hands. 🙌

Scotland has a lower cancellation rate than every English region.

We must now invest in expanding the network, increasing capacity, and ensuring a reliable, affordable service is available for all. 🚆

Public ownership pays off. Cancellation rates 24/25. Scotland: 2%. England: 3.5%. Cancellation rates have been falling in Scotland since ScotRail was taken back into public ownership.

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 1d

Scotland generates huge amounts of cheap, clean electricity from renewables. That isn't reflected in our bills though, because the UK's energy system is rigged in favour of the corporations who control it, not the people who need it.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 1d

In Scotland two families own more wealth than 1.3 million people.

We're one of the wealthiest countries in history, but that wealth is concentrated in the hands of a tiny few.

That's why a wealth tax on the super-rich is supported by an overwhelming majority of Scots.

STV News. Wealth tax on ten richest Scots 'could lift 30,000 children out of poverty'. A tax of 2% levied against those with assets worth £10m or more could bring in £492m a year from Scotland's ten richest families, study finds.

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Ariane Burgess MSP @ariane-burgess.bsky.social · 1d

The Highlands are on the frontline of the wildfire crisis, with communities, landscapes, and emergency services bearing the brunt.

#ScottishHighlands #Wildfires #ScotlandWildfires #CairngormNationalPark

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 1d

Half of Scotland's land is owned by less than 1% of the people. We have some of the most unequal land distribution in Europe!

It's time to curb the power of super rich land hoarders and start giving ordinary Scots and communities new opportunities.

Scottish Government urged to prevent super rich from 'hoarding' Scotland's land

THE Scottish Government has been urged to prevent the super wealthy from hoarding Scotland’s land ...

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 1d

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Join the Scottish Greens

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 2d

The @scottishgreens.org have delivered free bus travel for young people, scrapped peak rail fares, passed rent controls and so much more.

Be part of our movement and help us achieve the transformational change Scotland really needs
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Join the Scottish Greens

Join the Scottish Greens to be a part of the movement that will change Scotland. Membership gives you the right to vote in our open democratic structures, receive invitations to members only events ac...

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 2d

Like what we do? Join us... greens.scot/join

Picture of green activists holding up signs and placards.

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Ariane Burgess MSP @ariane-burgess.bsky.social · 2d

Joining the Scottish Greens is one of the most powerful ways to make a real difference 🌍

Every new member strengthens our voice in Parliament and across Scotland, pushing for climate action, social justice, and a fairer economy.

Add your voice today 💚

#ScottishGreens

Group of people with placards saying 'no more oil and gas' and the words Join The Scottish Greens

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 3d

More and more people are joining our movement.

The Scottish Greens have already started improving the lives of millions. But we can and will go further.

Be part of it - members.greens.scot/join

Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens co-leader - asking people to join the movement.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 5d

It's time to fix the rigged economy from one that serves the super rich, to one that serves people and planet.

Join the movement 🌍
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 3d

Shetland Islands Council has backed a motion from Scottish Greens councillor @alexjarmitage.bsky.social to boycott Israel.

The islands join the Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh City Council, which voted for Green motions on boycotts last month.

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Shetland joins global campaign of boycotts against genocidal regime

Shetland joins global campaign of boycotts against genocidal regime - Shetland backs Green call to boycott Israel

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 3d

🚨BREAKING: Shetland has joined the global Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions campaign against the genocidal regime in Israel!

Shetland to boycott Israel. Islands council backs Green motion to join boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign.

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 3d

The offensive bit of Fraser's daft tweet wasn't the mention of Greens, it was when he singled out a religion. If you think that was somehow just fine, try swapping 'Bhuddists' for Jews, Hindus or Sikhs and rethink.

Thankfully, barrel-scraping bigotry and dog-whistles won't save Murdo's dying party.

Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 4d

A Tory MSP was mocked after he demanded "no more Green Party members" at Rangers following the departure of Russell Martin.

Tory MSP mocked after demanding 'no more Green Party members' at Rangers

Murdo Fraser, a well-known supporter of the Ibrox club, made the call after news emerged the Light Blues are already looking for a new manager.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 3d

Workers who contribute to our society and hold up Scottish rural communities are being punished while the ultra-wealthy can freely do everything possible to avoid paying tax.

It's time to change things. Be part of the movement.

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Join the Scottish Greens

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 3d

This is the reality of Reform UK's desperate right-wing grifting.

Article in the Guardian: Foreign staff have ‘changed our lives’: Scottish farmers fear for future after changes to skilled worker visas

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 4d

We will not stop until the genocide is ended, the occupation is lifted and Palestine is free.

Labour can crack down on the right to protest, but they can never wash away their complicity in these crimes.

Crowd including Ross Greer at Palestine rally

Placard at Palestine rally reading 'free the flotilla'

Ross Greer speaking through megaphone at Palestine rally

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 5d

It wasn't asylum seekers who increased anyone's rent or energy bills, the rich did that.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 5d

It's time to fix the rigged economy from one that serves the super rich, to one that serves people and planet.

Join the movement 🌍
www.greens.scot/join

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 5d

Funders and directors of climate change denial groups have given over £7 million to Badenoch's Conservatives.

Climate change is already here, bringing heatwaves, droughts, floods and wildfires to Scotland.

This betrays communities across the country today, as well as every future generation.

The Guardian. Environment. Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 6d

"That flotilla was trying to do what the governments of the world have failed to do"

@ross-greer.bsky.social speaking at the emergency protest for the Global Sumud Flotilla in Edinburgh.

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