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Cllr Jon Molyneux @jonmolyneux.bsky.social · 6d

Today, together with all @glasgowgreens.bsky.social councillors, I wrote to the Foreign Secretary demanding urgent action to secure the safe release by Israel of humanitarian responders it has illegally detained, including my constituent Saddaqat Khan.

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Cllr Anthony Carroll @anthonycarroll.bsky.social · 13d

Delighted to have proposed the £210k to advance an Eastern Entrance of the Necropolis. ✅️

Residents in Dennistoun & Wellpark have been raising this to improve Necropolis accessibility to the for years - now lets make it happen 💚

Read more here 👇

www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow...

Headline: Glasgow Necropolis set to get new east end entrance thanks to new funding

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Cllr Anthony Carroll @anthonycarroll.bsky.social · 14d

Really great & informative session on the scurge of advertising on Glasgow, and what we should do to tackle it! ✊️

Well done to @danhutchison.bsky.social , @seonadhoy.bsky.social , @lanareidmcc.bsky.social for the session & Étienne for producing the report 💚

Picture of report titled "advertising in Glasgow"

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Glasgow Green Party @glasgowgreens.bsky.social · 23d

"We stand in solidarity against bigotry, the far right and for justice for all." - Alyson MacKay (she/her)
Glasgow Greens Co-Convener @alyson-mackay.bsky.social

Sign the letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/e8...

@sgpwomen.bsky.social @scottishgreens.org

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Cllr Jon Molyneux @jonmolyneux.bsky.social · 25d

My latest newsletter includes updates from our Full Council meeting, support for Albert Cross residents, investment in local projects, and improving Maxwell Square Park. You can subscribe to receive all updates directly.
open.substack.com/pub/cllrjonm...

The Pollokshields Post #11

A busy and mostly good week - winning support for Albert Cross residents and funding for community assets.

open.substack.com

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Cllr Anthony Carroll @anthonycarroll.bsky.social · 26d

Yesterday I got fed up at Full Council of all the problems in the UK being the fault of Asylum Seekers, instead of the wealthy who starve this country of investment ✊️💚

Watch my speech below 👇
www.instagram.com/reel/DOeUEU6...

Quote: “True patriotism comes from building a better society for all, tackling those issues I highlighted earlier such as youth violence, drugs, poverty, and mental health. Make a country you and those around you are proud to call home.”

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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 27d

Today at Full Council I supported @anthonycarroll.bsky.social's amendment to an SNP motion condemning disinformation about asylum seekers and refugees, and reiterating that Glasgow is a welcoming city for those seeking refuge.

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Glasgow Green Party @glasgowgreens.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨Glasgow Green Members 🚨

📣 Constituency hustings are this Wednesday - check your inbox for details, online link to follow

💬 Learn about being a candidate from former candidates.

📝 Campaign Workshop.

Flyer for Hustings and Big Branch Meeting with time and details. Meetinf is Wednesday 10th September 7pm-9pm. Details will be shared with members in emails.

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Cllr Dan Hutchison @danhutchison.bsky.social · Sep 6

Local newsletter out today!

You can read by following link below 👇👇

Green in Govan: Festival Park, New Hire Bikes

Newsletter #42 - major works coming for new entrance to Festival Park, Glasgow's bike hire scheme in for a major change in coming months, update on the Ibrox Firework Control Zone

open.substack.com

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Cllr Anthony Carroll @anthonycarroll.bsky.social · Sep 4

Double rainbow in Dennistoun as we chat to residents about local issues such as:
- Whitehill Pool & supporting the campaign 🏊‍♀️
- Bins 🚮
- Bike Storage 🚴🏿‍♀️

(L-r) Kate, Hannah, Anthony & Ellie smile to camera. Ellie points at a double rainbow in the sky

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Glasgow Green Party @glasgowgreens.bsky.social · Sep 3

@patrickharvie.bsky.social , our Glasgow Green MSP in parliament, challenging the government and making them see sense on stopping our tax money supporting Israeli military linked firms.

The louder our voice the more international justice we bring to parliament to stop genocide in our names.

Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Sep 3

🎉BREAKING: Scotland has joined the global movement to boycott Israel!

The proposal put forward by Green MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social was supported by a majority of members in the Scottish Parliament.

Scotland joins global movement to boycott Israel.

An earth with the Palestine flag.

Scottish Greens.

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blairanderson35.bsky.social @blairanderson35.bsky.social · Sep 3

After years of campaigning by Greens, journalists and Palestine activists, we are finally stopping Scottish Government money going to Israel’s arms dealers 🇵🇸

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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Glasgow Green Party @glasgowgreens.bsky.social · Sep 2

“In its first seven months, The Thistle had 377 users, 3,554 “injecting episodes” and managed 48 medical emergencies, typically overdoses.”

“Undoubtedly, if those had happened in a car park or behind a door somewhere, the result almost definitely would have been awful,”

Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Sep 2

Drug addiction & misuse is a health crisis. People seeking support deserve to be treated with empathy and support.

Since opening in January, Scotland's first drug consumption centre in Glasgow has helped many stay safe and seek support.

Politico article: Amid Europe’s worst drug crisis, Glasgow is changing course

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Sep 1

The famine must end.🇵🇸

@scottishgreens.org, along with @europeangreens.eu, are demanding safe passage for the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is heading to Gaza to deliver urgent aid.

The famine must end.

We stand with the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Scottish Greens. European Greens.

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

The SNP are celebrating this too, but they were incredibly resistant to doing it.

It took huge pressure to get them to even try it. And they couldn't wait to scrap it as soon as the Greens were out of Govt.

It's only happening because we and others made them accept the evidence that it works.

Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Sep 1

Commuters across Scotland saved money on their way to work this morning.

Scottish Greens, trade unions and workers forced change on Scotland's railways by getting peak rail fares scrapped for good.

Now you are saving money on your commute.

BBC News article: Peak rail fares 'gone for good' on ScotRail trains.

An image of Green campaigners holding tickets that read "No peak rail fares"

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Cllr Anthony Carroll @anthonycarroll.bsky.social · Aug 31

Well done to Rosemount Development Trust for a wonderful 35th anniversary celebration in Roystonhill yesterday! 💚

There were so many great community activities & the turnout reflected that despite the rain! 🌧

It's such a key organisation in improving Royston over the decades: here's to many more.

Local politicians stand with staff and board members of Rosemount Development Trust

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blairanderson35.bsky.social @blairanderson35.bsky.social · Aug 29

No more peak-time fares on Scotland’s railways! 🚆

That’s almost half off the commuting cost for workers travelling at rush hour. That’s what happens when people vote for the @scottishgreens.org 💚

Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Aug 29

🚉It's official! The last ever peak-time ScotRail services have departed the station.

Greens, trade unions and commuters worked together to force real change.

Now workers will save money every day.

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Patrick Harvie MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social · Aug 29

Many congratulations to Gillian and Ross on their election as our new Co-Leadership team, to take the Greens into next year's Holyrood election and beyond.

Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Aug 29

A new era. 💚

Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer elected as Scottish Greens Co-Leaders.

Elected Gillian Mackay. Scottish Greens Co-Leader

Elected Ross Greer. Scottish Greens co-leader

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Cllr Anthony Carroll @anthonycarroll.bsky.social · Aug 28

The real threat to women has always been predatory men, not trans women, such as allegedly this Labour MSP.

Colin Smyth should resign now & Labour should get their house in order & deal with predatory men in their party before it takes a headline to do something.

Daily record headline: MSP "put secret camera in parky toilet", with photo of Labour MSP Colin Smyth

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Glasgow Green Party @glasgowgreens.bsky.social · Aug 29

Be part of the movement.
greens.scot/join

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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Glasgow Green Party @glasgowgreens.bsky.social · Aug 29

We have selected our Glasgow MSP candidates and we have new co- leaders. Full steam ahead toward Holyrood 2026 🚝.

Now’s the time to get involved, elect eco-socialists and turn Glasgow Green. To fight against the cost of living crisis, rising fascism and to protect our communities and planet.

Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Aug 29

A new era. 💚

Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer elected as Scottish Greens Co-Leaders.

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Cllr Dan Hutchison @danhutchison.bsky.social · Aug 28

Reform definitely don't harbour racists aye 👀

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Councillor Audrey Dempsey who made 'white racism' claim joins Reform

Audrey Dempsey was suspended from Scottish Labour over alleged racist remarks in April 2024 and later quit.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Cllr Anthony Carroll @anthonycarroll.bsky.social · Aug 28

Reform are offering Springburn skud all.

Are they going to stop austerity, invest in youth services, local industry or access to public transport?

Cause all I've heard has been deporting folk fleeing the Taliban back to their hands.

Reform will rot Glasgow.

www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow...

Glasgow councillor who quit Labour after row over 'racist attacks' comments defects to Reform

Glasgow City Council now has two Reform councillors after Thomas Kerr defected in January.

www.glasgowlive.co.uk

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Cllr Anthony Carroll @anthonycarroll.bsky.social · Aug 26

Bravo à M. Santi et à tous in St Roch's Secondary bringing practical ways to increase language learning in Royston 💚🇫🇷

www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...

How do you get boys to learn languages? In a word: football

French lessons are très populaires at a Glasgow secondary school that is taking teaching out of the classroom and on to the sports pitch

www.thetimes.com

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Glasgow Green Party @glasgowgreens.bsky.social · Aug 27

Peak rail fares hit workers and the poorest hardest. Affordable public transport is part of an approach for improving life for everyone in our city, helping with the cost of living and reducing car journeys.

💸 Saves you money
🌎 Reduces carbon
🏥 🏡 Improves communities & children’s health.

Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Aug 26

No more peak rail fares from Monday!

🟢Pressure from Greens, Trade Unions and commuters has delivered real change for people and planet.

No more peak rail fares.

Scottish Greens.

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