Scottish Greens
@scottishgreens.org
For People. For Planet. π
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Scottish Greens
@scottishgreens.org
Β· Aug 29
Leadership is about listening and empowering people.
By working together, our movement can be a force for good. π
By working together, our movement can be a force for good. π
We owe it to firefighters to keep them safe.
But they suffer a significantly increased risk of ill health as a result of their work.
Tomorrow we're leading a debate in the Scottish Parliament calling for the investment our fire service needs.
But they suffer a significantly increased risk of ill health as a result of their work.
Tomorrow we're leading a debate in the Scottish Parliament calling for the investment our fire service needs.
January 14, 2026 at 8:40 PM
We owe it to firefighters to keep them safe.
But they suffer a significantly increased risk of ill health as a result of their work.
Tomorrow we're leading a debate in the Scottish Parliament calling for the investment our fire service needs.
But they suffer a significantly increased risk of ill health as a result of their work.
Tomorrow we're leading a debate in the Scottish Parliament calling for the investment our fire service needs.
Public transport in public hands π
Affordable, accessible and reliable public transport is good for everyone.
Publicly owned services like Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams can put people first and reinvest profits in public services.
Affordable, accessible and reliable public transport is good for everyone.
Publicly owned services like Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams can put people first and reinvest profits in public services.
Edinburgh buses and trams both report increased patronage for 2025
Edinburgh saw an increase in the use of public transport last year, with both Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Tram reporting an increase in passenger numbers for 2025.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Public transport in public hands π
Affordable, accessible and reliable public transport is good for everyone.
Publicly owned services like Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams can put people first and reinvest profits in public services.
Affordable, accessible and reliable public transport is good for everyone.
Publicly owned services like Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams can put people first and reinvest profits in public services.
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Our @dungreens.bsky.social team were joined by @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social to speak with voters ahead of the Bearsden South by-election later this month π
Lots of support for our plans to bring buses back into public ownership & run the services our communities actually need π
Lots of support for our plans to bring buses back into public ownership & run the services our communities actually need π
January 13, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Our @dungreens.bsky.social team were joined by @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social to speak with voters ahead of the Bearsden South by-election later this month π
Lots of support for our plans to bring buses back into public ownership & run the services our communities actually need π
Lots of support for our plans to bring buses back into public ownership & run the services our communities actually need π
Scotland will expand free school breakfast clubs and support former Mossmorran workers.
It will be paid for by taxes on private jets, shooting estates, and million pound homes.
The Scottish Green proposals were accepted by the Scottish Government and announced in today's budget.
It will be paid for by taxes on private jets, shooting estates, and million pound homes.
The Scottish Green proposals were accepted by the Scottish Government and announced in today's budget.
January 13, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Scotland will expand free school breakfast clubs and support former Mossmorran workers.
It will be paid for by taxes on private jets, shooting estates, and million pound homes.
The Scottish Green proposals were accepted by the Scottish Government and announced in today's budget.
It will be paid for by taxes on private jets, shooting estates, and million pound homes.
The Scottish Green proposals were accepted by the Scottish Government and announced in today's budget.
π¨ Scottish Green MSPs have secured taxes on the super-rich to help fund schools and childcare in today's Scottish Budget.
β Private Jets: taxed
β Shooting estates: taxed
β Mansions: taxed
β Free breakfast clubs: delivered
β Private Jets: taxed
β Shooting estates: taxed
β Mansions: taxed
β Free breakfast clubs: delivered
January 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
π¨ Scottish Green MSPs have secured taxes on the super-rich to help fund schools and childcare in today's Scottish Budget.
β Private Jets: taxed
β Shooting estates: taxed
β Mansions: taxed
β Free breakfast clubs: delivered
β Private Jets: taxed
β Shooting estates: taxed
β Mansions: taxed
β Free breakfast clubs: delivered
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The Scottish Government has agreed to both key
@scottishgreens.org tax proposals:
βοΈ A new tax on the 12,000 private jet flights taken in Scotland every year
π° A 'Mansion Tax' on Β£1 million+ homes
This will raise millions for services like schools and our NHS.
@scottishgreens.org tax proposals:
βοΈ A new tax on the 12,000 private jet flights taken in Scotland every year
π° A 'Mansion Tax' on Β£1 million+ homes
This will raise millions for services like schools and our NHS.
January 13, 2026 at 2:34 PM
The Scottish Government has agreed to both key
@scottishgreens.org tax proposals:
βοΈ A new tax on the 12,000 private jet flights taken in Scotland every year
π° A 'Mansion Tax' on Β£1 million+ homes
This will raise millions for services like schools and our NHS.
@scottishgreens.org tax proposals:
βοΈ A new tax on the 12,000 private jet flights taken in Scotland every year
π° A 'Mansion Tax' on Β£1 million+ homes
This will raise millions for services like schools and our NHS.
Funded hours starting at the next term after a child turns three is a problematic, outdated system across many local councils in Scotland.
It's a postcode lottery that's costing families thousands. Tomorrow's budget can change it.
π www.thenational.scot/news/2575153...
It's a postcode lottery that's costing families thousands. Tomorrow's budget can change it.
π www.thenational.scot/news/2575153...
January 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Funded hours starting at the next term after a child turns three is a problematic, outdated system across many local councils in Scotland.
It's a postcode lottery that's costing families thousands. Tomorrow's budget can change it.
π www.thenational.scot/news/2575153...
It's a postcode lottery that's costing families thousands. Tomorrow's budget can change it.
π www.thenational.scot/news/2575153...
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Gambling companies make huge profits by preying on the most vulnerable. Regulating them is reserved to Westminster, but we can increase their taxes in Scotland.
That way they would be forced to pay for the damage they cause to individuals and society.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2575628...
That way they would be forced to pay for the damage they cause to individuals and society.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2575628...
Casinos and bookies could see crackdown under budget demand by Greens
Casinos and bookies could face a tax crackdown under a budget proposal put forward by the Scottish Greens to the Scottish Government.
www.heraldscotland.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Gambling companies make huge profits by preying on the most vulnerable. Regulating them is reserved to Westminster, but we can increase their taxes in Scotland.
That way they would be forced to pay for the damage they cause to individuals and society.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2575628...
That way they would be forced to pay for the damage they cause to individuals and society.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2575628...
A mansion tax would raise over Β£125 million for schools, social care, leisure centres, and other local services and infrastructure.
We're calling on the Scottish Government to introduce our mansion tax proposal in tomorrow's budget.
We're calling on the Scottish Government to introduce our mansion tax proposal in tomorrow's budget.
January 12, 2026 at 1:29 PM
A mansion tax would raise over Β£125 million for schools, social care, leisure centres, and other local services and infrastructure.
We're calling on the Scottish Government to introduce our mansion tax proposal in tomorrow's budget.
We're calling on the Scottish Government to introduce our mansion tax proposal in tomorrow's budget.
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One key change the @scottishgreens.org are pushing for in this week's Scottish Government budget is an end to the hidden childcare penalty for families whose children are born in March-July.
If childcare is truly 'free at 3' it should start on the Monday after every child's third birthday.
If childcare is truly 'free at 3' it should start on the Monday after every child's third birthday.
Scots parents would receive free childcare under end to 'hidden' penalty
EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Greens say they want to close a loophole that denies three year olds free childcare hours.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 4:18 PM
One key change the @scottishgreens.org are pushing for in this week's Scottish Government budget is an end to the hidden childcare penalty for families whose children are born in March-July.
If childcare is truly 'free at 3' it should start on the Monday after every child's third birthday.
If childcare is truly 'free at 3' it should start on the Monday after every child's third birthday.
It's time we taxed the super rich fairly to fund the services and infrastructure we all need.
January 11, 2026 at 3:28 PM
It's time we taxed the super rich fairly to fund the services and infrastructure we all need.
All children deserve the best start in life, regardless of where they live.
We're calling on the Scottish Government to ensure free childcare always starts when a child turns three and not months later.
We're calling on the Scottish Government to ensure free childcare always starts when a child turns three and not months later.
January 11, 2026 at 2:07 PM
All children deserve the best start in life, regardless of where they live.
We're calling on the Scottish Government to ensure free childcare always starts when a child turns three and not months later.
We're calling on the Scottish Government to ensure free childcare always starts when a child turns three and not months later.
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Another afternoon out on the ice in Bearsden South ahead of the by-election. Great to have some of our new @scottishgreens.org members come campaigning for the first time π
If you're a member who can get to Westerton before or on the 29th, let us know!
If you're a member who can get to Westerton before or on the 29th, let us know!
January 10, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Another afternoon out on the ice in Bearsden South ahead of the by-election. Great to have some of our new @scottishgreens.org members come campaigning for the first time π
If you're a member who can get to Westerton before or on the 29th, let us know!
If you're a member who can get to Westerton before or on the 29th, let us know!
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When maternity leave ends, there is an expectation that you will simply go back to work, organise childcare, and it will all fall into place. But for a lot of new parents, it isnβt that simple, writes Gillian Mackay βοΈ
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
January 9, 2026 at 2:38 PM
When maternity leave ends, there is an expectation that you will simply go back to work, organise childcare, and it will all fall into place. But for a lot of new parents, it isnβt that simple, writes Gillian Mackay βοΈ
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
A mansion tax would raise over Β£125 million for schools, social care, leisure centres, and other local services and infrastructure.
We're calling on the Scottish Government to introduce our mansion tax proposal in next week's budget.
π www.thenational.scot/news/2575490...
We're calling on the Scottish Government to introduce our mansion tax proposal in next week's budget.
π www.thenational.scot/news/2575490...
January 10, 2026 at 12:49 PM
A mansion tax would raise over Β£125 million for schools, social care, leisure centres, and other local services and infrastructure.
We're calling on the Scottish Government to introduce our mansion tax proposal in next week's budget.
π www.thenational.scot/news/2575490...
We're calling on the Scottish Government to introduce our mansion tax proposal in next week's budget.
π www.thenational.scot/news/2575490...
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Less than four month til the election and Labour have so little to say theyβre going to wave through the budget without trying to make it better, and *without having even seen it* π€―
What even is the point of Scottish Labour at this stage?
What even is the point of Scottish Labour at this stage?
Scottish Green MSPs have used budget negotiations to deliver free bus travel for young people, scrap peak rail fares, fund nature restoration, expand free school meals and more.
Labour have campaigned for nothing and achieved nothing.
Labour have campaigned for nothing and achieved nothing.
January 9, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Less than four month til the election and Labour have so little to say theyβre going to wave through the budget without trying to make it better, and *without having even seen it* π€―
What even is the point of Scottish Labour at this stage?
What even is the point of Scottish Labour at this stage?
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When maternity leave ends, there is an expectation that you will simply go back to work, organise childcare, and it will all fall into place. But for a lot of new parents, it isnβt that simple, writes Gillian Mackay βοΈ
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
January 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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I'm delighted that this new approach to affordable buses has been achieved through @scottishgreens.org budget negotiations.
Capping bus fares at Β£2 is designed to make public transport more accessible and boost Scotlandβs climate commitments!
Capping bus fares at Β£2 is designed to make public transport more accessible and boost Scotlandβs climate commitments!
π¨ We're introducing a Β£2 bus fare cap in the Highlands & Islands!
Starting at the end of January, the cap will roll out across the region, meaning you'll never pay more than Β£2 for a single ticket.
More money in your pocket, and a cleaner environment for everyone. π
Starting at the end of January, the cap will roll out across the region, meaning you'll never pay more than Β£2 for a single ticket.
More money in your pocket, and a cleaner environment for everyone. π
January 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
I'm delighted that this new approach to affordable buses has been achieved through @scottishgreens.org budget negotiations.
Capping bus fares at Β£2 is designed to make public transport more accessible and boost Scotlandβs climate commitments!
Capping bus fares at Β£2 is designed to make public transport more accessible and boost Scotlandβs climate commitments!
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Every child deserves to live on a safer street. 20mph speed limits save lives, the roll out needs to be completed in Scotland.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Scotland 'must follow Wales' and enforce 20mph speed limit in built-up areas
EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Greens argue the law must be changed to ensure a nationwide approach to 20mph speed limits and improve road safety.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Every child deserves to live on a safer street. 20mph speed limits save lives, the roll out needs to be completed in Scotland.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
π¨ We're introducing a Β£2 bus fare cap in the Highlands & Islands!
Starting at the end of January, the cap will roll out across the region, meaning you'll never pay more than Β£2 for a single ticket.
More money in your pocket, and a cleaner environment for everyone. π
Starting at the end of January, the cap will roll out across the region, meaning you'll never pay more than Β£2 for a single ticket.
More money in your pocket, and a cleaner environment for everyone. π
January 9, 2026 at 1:21 PM
π¨ We're introducing a Β£2 bus fare cap in the Highlands & Islands!
Starting at the end of January, the cap will roll out across the region, meaning you'll never pay more than Β£2 for a single ticket.
More money in your pocket, and a cleaner environment for everyone. π
Starting at the end of January, the cap will roll out across the region, meaning you'll never pay more than Β£2 for a single ticket.
More money in your pocket, and a cleaner environment for everyone. π
Scottish Green MSPs have used budget negotiations to deliver free bus travel for young people, scrap peak rail fares, fund nature restoration, expand free school meals and more.
Labour have campaigned for nothing and achieved nothing.
Labour have campaigned for nothing and achieved nothing.
January 8, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Scottish Green MSPs have used budget negotiations to deliver free bus travel for young people, scrap peak rail fares, fund nature restoration, expand free school meals and more.
Labour have campaigned for nothing and achieved nothing.
Labour have campaigned for nothing and achieved nothing.
Every day we see where the politics of Donald Trump and the far right leads.
It's a politics of hate, fear, corruption and destruction.
It's a politics everyone in Scotland must stand unequivocally against, abroad and at home.
It's a politics of hate, fear, corruption and destruction.
It's a politics everyone in Scotland must stand unequivocally against, abroad and at home.
January 8, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Every day we see where the politics of Donald Trump and the far right leads.
It's a politics of hate, fear, corruption and destruction.
It's a politics everyone in Scotland must stand unequivocally against, abroad and at home.
It's a politics of hate, fear, corruption and destruction.
It's a politics everyone in Scotland must stand unequivocally against, abroad and at home.
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Tackling the climate crisis and saving people money must be the priority!
π’ Free bus travel for under 30s
π’ Expand free school meals
π’ Childcare free from three
These are the kind of changes we need in next week's budget if we're to reduce the cost of living and give young people the best start in life.
π’ Expand free school meals
π’ Childcare free from three
These are the kind of changes we need in next week's budget if we're to reduce the cost of living and give young people the best start in life.
January 8, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Tackling the climate crisis and saving people money must be the priority!
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Reform are driving hate and division in our communities.
We can't allow that to happen.
Life has become much harder for many folks across Scotland.
But the scapegoating and false promises from a millionaire-backed party will change nothing for the better.
We can't allow that to happen.
Life has become much harder for many folks across Scotland.
But the scapegoating and false promises from a millionaire-backed party will change nothing for the better.
January 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Reform are driving hate and division in our communities.
We can't allow that to happen.
Life has become much harder for many folks across Scotland.
But the scapegoating and false promises from a millionaire-backed party will change nothing for the better.
We can't allow that to happen.
Life has become much harder for many folks across Scotland.
But the scapegoating and false promises from a millionaire-backed party will change nothing for the better.
π’ Free bus travel for under 30s
π’ Expand free school meals
π’ Childcare free from three
These are the kind of changes we need in next week's budget if we're to reduce the cost of living and give young people the best start in life.
π’ Expand free school meals
π’ Childcare free from three
These are the kind of changes we need in next week's budget if we're to reduce the cost of living and give young people the best start in life.
January 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
π’ Free bus travel for under 30s
π’ Expand free school meals
π’ Childcare free from three
These are the kind of changes we need in next week's budget if we're to reduce the cost of living and give young people the best start in life.
π’ Expand free school meals
π’ Childcare free from three
These are the kind of changes we need in next week's budget if we're to reduce the cost of living and give young people the best start in life.