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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 20d

7.5 million people in the UK already live in food poverty, and food prices are spiralling with inflation.

Price protections can help ensure people are able to feed their families. The UK government must work with supermarkets to ensure prices are affordable.

The National. UK Government urged to introduce cost controls on rising food prices.

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Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Greens @aberdeengreens.bsky.social · 22d

Disabled and elderly people in Insch cannot afford to wait another decade for their station to be made accessible.

Cut the bureaucracy. The UK government must give ownership and responsibility for rail infrastructure in Scotland to Scotland.

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aber...

Insch railway station's Victorian charm comes at a cost to passengers – so who’s going to foot the bill?

Campaigners have been trying for years to get money for step-free access, but no government or agency seems willing to pay up.

www.pressandjournal.co.uk

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Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Greens @aberdeengreens.bsky.social · 23d

The team were out today with our lead @scottishgreens.org candidate for North East Scotland, @guyingerson.bsky.social

We’re campaigning to cut people’s bills, defend LGBT+ rights, push for independence, and save St Fittick’s Park!

You can help; join our movement today: members.greens.scot/join

Three women are pictured smiling alongside the Scottish Greens’ lead candidate for North East Scotland, Guy Ingerson.

Guy is holding leaflets that say ‘Green News’ on them. The sky is almost cloudless and blue. Flats can be seen on the left alongside trees lining the street.

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Rainbow Greens @sgprainbowgreens.bsky.social · 24d

“Most obviously, this has been to try and drive a wedge between LGBT equality and feminism and women’s equality. That is a strategy directly imported from the radical right in America.” - @ross-greer.bsky.social

We need more brave politicians standing for equality!

www.scotsman.com/news/politic...

Greer: MSPs need 'bravery' after being 'cowed by aggressive voices' over trans rights

The Scottish Greens co-leader has revealed abuse he has received for campaigning for trans rights.

www.scotsman.com

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 24d

The scenes in London today are deeply concerning.

A far-right conman, aided by tech and media billionaires, managed to mobilise 100,000 people. Including thugs who attacked police and counter-protesters.

Sending my solidarity to everyone who is feeling anxious right now. You’re not alone.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 25d

Cultural boycotts have been vital in telling oppressive regimes they will not be normalised.

Israel must not be allowed to use Eurovision as a platform to launder its reputation while committing atrocities.

The UK should join the growing boycott of Eurovision if Israel takes part.

Boycott Eurovision of Israel takes part. Headline from Variety magazine: "Eurovision crisis looms as the Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, Iceland and Slovenia threaten boycott if Israel participates"

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Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social · 26d

🏠 Households across Scotland are experiencing the impact of the #HousingEmergency, caused by a broken housing system.

📉 What broke it? This week, MSP Patrick Harvie highlighted in Parliament what's long been clear: decades of under-investment and a failure to act has created the housing emergency.

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 26d

We stand in solidarity with people seeking safety and against acts of violence and intimidation taking place in parts of the country.

Times are tough but people fleeing war and persecution are not to blame for Scotland’s problems. Everyone deserves to be safe and feel like they belong.

White text on purple background reads: "We all deserve to be safe and feel like we belong, no matter where we come from or how we arrived."

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 26d

Eurovision should not be used as a forum to drown out the cries of those experiencing war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

Just like Russia, Israel should not be allowed to take part until there is peace and its leaders are held accountable for their crimes.

Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 26d

The UK should join the growing boycott of Eurovision if Israel is allowed to take part.

Eurovision is a celebration of diversity, love and unity. But that's not possible if it’s being used to whitewash genocide.

Israel should be removed as Russia was after its invasion of Ukraine.

Daily record. Patrick Harvie calls on BBC to join Eurovision broadcasting boycott if Israel takes part. Patrick Harvie MSP said the annual musical extravaganza should not be used "to whitewash genocide".

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 27d

Every government and every leader who cares about human rights and the genocide in Gaza should be cutting their political and military ties to Israel.

Keir Starmer's response to the collective punishment of over two million people has been a grotesque failure of moral leadership.

Keir Starmer slammed for treating Israeli president 'like old friends' at meeting

Keir Starmer has been condemned for treating the Israeli president "like old friends" at a meeting on Wednesday ...

www.thenational.scot

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 28d

Last week the Scottish Parliament voted for Scotland to join the global movement to boycott apartheid Israel.

Proposals brought forward by Scottish Greens have been supported by a majority of MSPs.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 28d

While thousands of rail commuters are forced to stand in the aisle, first class sits empty. It makes no sense to divide up our trains like this.

It's time to scrap first class and return those seats to use.

Abolish first class on trains. Only 2% of first class seats are sold. Return them to public use. More seats. Better accessibility. Improved comfort.

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 28d

Both the @aberdeengreens.bsky.social and @dundeeangusgreens.bsky.social teams will be out campaigning across the region.

Join us. Let’s build a better Scotland.

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 28d

Having been democratically selected by members across the North East, I’m determined to be one of them, delivering for people in my region, my home.

We can only succeed with your help.

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 28d

I’ve returned from Norway feeling inspired. Despite expectations, Greens more than doubled their seats and elected their youngest-ever MP.

We can elect a record breaking number of MSPs as well.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 29d

We've all experienced having to stand in a packed train while first class sits completely empty. It makes no sense to divide up our trains like this.

Our railways should be welcoming, inclusive and accessible to all.

It's time to scrap first class and return those seats to use.

Daily Record. Calls to scrap First Class on ScotRail as seats sit empty while commuters left standing. Research shows just 2% of First Class seats on ScotRail are used, while standard carriages are packed with standing passengers.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Sep 8

Scotland is one of just a handful of countries where greyhound racing continues.

Last year alone in the UK it led to the deaths of 346 dogs and the injury of a further 3,809.

Our bill will end greyhound racing in Scotland for good.

Scottish Government to support Green Bill to end greyhound racing

Green MSP Mark Ruskell said he is ‘delighted’ the Scottish Government will support the general principles of his member’s Bill.

news.stv.tv

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Sep 7

🚨 BREAKING!

The Scottish Government has announced that it will back our bill to ban greyhound racing!

This cruel sport resulted in the deaths of hundreds of dogs in the UK last year.

It's time to end it in Scotland for good.

Scotland closer to ban on greyhound racing. Government backs Green bill at stage 1.

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · Sep 5

Keir Starmer’s reshuffle won’t give you the change you need.

If you want real change for the better, join our movement. A new generation of Green candidates and leaders is taking on the establishment. You deserve better.

Join the @scottishgreens.org 👇

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Scottish Greens - For People. For Planet.

Scottish Greens - For People. For Planet. - For People. For Planet.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Sep 5

This week trains in Scotland got cheaper! 🚆

Our public transport must be accessible, reliable and affordable.

That's why we've worked so hard alongside unions and passengers to scrap peak fares on our railways, and provide free travel for young people on our buses and ferries.

The Standard. Peak rail fares scrapped in Scotland in 'historic moment'.

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

The @scottishgreens.org aren't just changing the conversation. From scrapping peak rail fares to banning Israel's arms dealers from getting any more public cash, we are delivering real change.

Join our movement today and help us achieve even more for Scotland.
members.greens.scot/join

Join the Scottish Greens

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · Sep 4

The Israeli government is committing war crimes and genocide.

The UK government should be expelling the Israeli ambassador, not inviting their president over for tea.

www.thenational.scot/news/2544143...

Israel's president to meet Labour ministers on visit to UK next week

ISRAEL'S president is set to visit the UK next week, it is being reported.

www.thenational.scot

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Sep 4

Scotland's richest 2% now have more wealth than half the population combined.

At today's #FMQs we asked the First Minister why shooting estates owned by billionaires still pay no business rates.

We’re losing millions of pounds that could go towards our schools, libraries, and hospitals.

End tax breaks for the super rich. Tax shooting estates. Scottish Greens.

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Scottish government will no longer give public money to companies arming Israel.

The Israeli government is committing war crimes and genocide in Gaza. It is only right that our money doesn’t help them to commit these atrocities.

Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Sep 3

✅Scotland is to BAN funding for Israel's arms dealers!

Scottish Greens have long fought for this change, alongside @amnestyscotland.bsky.social, @oxfamscotland.bsky.social, and others.

Scotland bands funding for Israel's arms dealers.

A bomb with a Scottish flag is scored out.

Scottish Greens.

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