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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 8h

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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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 4h

Let's talk about Meningitis!

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 11h

Across Scotland, we will come together to show that our communities stand united against racism.

That we stand with victims and survivors, and for justice for all women.

Solidarity! ✊

Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 22h

We won't let those intent on dividing our communities use the real fears of women as a smokescreen for their hatred.

We stand together against the far right. ✊️🤝

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

Jenrick could have visited Handsworth to listen to residents – he chose to pass through and make a judgement based on the colour of their skin. Instead of getting to know our nation of neighbours, he chose racism.

The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.

The Greens say enough is enough.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d

Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham

Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on 90-minute visit Robert Jenrick complained about visiting an area of Birmingham where he “didn’t see another white face” and said it was not the kind of country he wanted to live in. After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith” and he wanted people to live alongside each other. Continue reading...

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Patrick Harvie MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 1d

Our membership has been rising since these two became our new leadership team. Join us now, as we prepare to make 2026 our best ever election year! greens.scot/join

Ross Greer MSP and Gillian Mackay MSP, smiling and facing the camera, with a caption reading "Join the Scottish Greens greens.scot/join"

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 2d

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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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 4d

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

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 · 2d

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.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 2d

🚨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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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 4d

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 · 5d

"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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Patrick Harvie MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 6d

Despite their temporary support for climate targets, the Conservatives have never backed the action that's needed to tackle the climate emergency.

Now they're dropping all support for meaningful climate policy, to serve the financial interests of their wealthy donors.

Utterly shameful.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 6d

In other news, Kemi Badenoch's party has taken at least £7 million in donations from funders and directors of climate change denial lobby groups bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 4d

Labour’s policies risk creating a society where everyone must prove who they are simply to go about their daily lives.

Is this really the future we want?

🔎 www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topic/lorna-...

Edinburgh Evening News. Compulsory Digital ID an unnecessary step too far. The compulsory nature is an affront to democracy and an attempt to turn our public service workers into border guards. Column by Lorna Slater MSP.

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Steve Hyndside @stevehyndside.bsky.social · 5d

Greens within 5 points of overtaking Labour. @zackpolanski.bsky.social wasn’t joking when he said we’re not here to feel disappointed in them, we’re here to replace them.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 5d

People renting their home deserve stability. The rent controls we're delivering will help to provide it.

No one should live in fear that their rent will become unaffordable, or that they and their family will be turfed out just so that prices can be hiked even further by a greedy landlord.

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5d

It hasn’t been easy. It’s taken years of campaigning by charities, campaign groups and tenants unions like Living Rent, along with the work of my Scottish Green colleagues, but rent controls have returned to Scotland at last, writes Maggie Chapman ✍️

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 5d

Happening this weekend: A Wee Day Oot at Lochore Meadows Country Park as part of the #FifeClimateFestival2025! A free, family-friendly day of activities and inspiration.

More info here: buff.ly/zQc7CrH

Wee day oot poster with highlights:
free bike repair
guided storytelling walks
yoga sessions
fresh apple juice
food truck
musical instrument library
any-wheeled races
face paint

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 5d

Today I've joined parliamentarians from across the political spectrum in calling on Kemi Badenoch to rethink her dangerous position on the climate and net zero - a position which puts Britain's economic strength, national security, and environmental leadership at risk.

Screenshot of a letter to Kemi Badenoch, the full text is linked in the subsequent post

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you for flagging, Glen.

It certainly cost us 2 seats last time.

In South Scotland region we were short of gaining the final list MSP by 115 votes, while IGV’s candidate on the list got 1690 votes.

They have almost no online presence, but received 2,220 votes in the Glasgow regional list.

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 5d

And within 6% in Glasgow Southside.

Can Glasgow go Green next year?

We've got some fantastic candidates who would make great MSPs - @hollybruce.bsky.social @elliebgomersall.bsky.social 💚

Stuart Budd @stuartbudd.bsky.social · 5d

Hello @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social

This is for Glasgow Kelvin and Maryhill from Nowcast here:
www.nowcast.uk/holyrood/map

@scottishgreens.org are within 1.4% of taking the Holyrood seat for the Greens at 1st preference from the SNP.

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Stuart Budd @stuartbudd.bsky.social · 5d

Hello @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social

This is for Glasgow Kelvin and Maryhill from Nowcast here:
www.nowcast.uk/holyrood/map

@scottishgreens.org are within 1.4% of taking the Holyrood seat for the Greens at 1st preference from the SNP.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 6d

"We have an incredible opportunity in Scotland because we have such huge potential from renewables, which are an incredibly cheap way to generate electricity."

@ross-greer.bsky.social on #bbcdn

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 6d

Four Scots have been kidnapped by the Israeli military while trying to deliver lifesaving food and medical supplies to starving Palestinians as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

The UK government must intervene, and this genocide must be brought to an end.

@ross-greer.bsky.social at #FMQs

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 6d

My thoughts are with the victims and everyone who has been impacted by the horrific attack at Heaton Park synagogue.

Yom Kippur is a holy day for our Jewish community and should be a time for peace and reflection.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 6d

Michelle Mone continues to sit in the House of Lords, entitled to take taxpayer's money and vote on our laws.

Nobody ever voted her in, and we have no way to get her out.

She's a symbol of everything wrong with the undemocratic Lords, and shows why it must finally be scrapped.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 7d

UK government wins £122m pandemic case against Michelle Mone-linked firm over faulty PPE

Trial heard 25m surgical gowns supplied by PPE Medpro to protect NHS staff were unusable and could ‘seriously harm or kill patients’ * VIP lanes and 25m faulty gowns: what PPE Medro trial reveals about Tory response to Covid The government has won its legal claim against a company linked to the Conservative peer Michelle Mone for the return of millions of pounds paid for personal protective equipment during the Covid pandemic. The Department of Health and Social Care sued the company, PPE Medpro, in December 2022, arguing that it had not complied with PPE laws to ensure that 25m surgical gowns it provided under a June 2020 government contract were sterile. Continue reading...

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