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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 18d

Unions say the passport is making “no perceivable difference” and warn delays are undermining confidence as job losses mount
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Offshore oil platform silhouetted against a vivid sunset sky with pink, orange, and purple clouds. White bold text reads: “£3.7m and just 200 users: SNP-backed green jobs scheme off to slow start.” A red label above the text says “Exclusive.”

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Platform @platform1983.bsky.social · 19d

🚨New survey finds oil & gas workers want decisive action from the UK government, Scottish government and industry to support the transition – but they aren’t getting it.

Here’s what workers want: 🧵

www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2547...

'North Sea workers urge government to do more on creating good renewable energy jobs'

Rosie Hampton is oil and gas campaigns manager at Friends of the Earth Scotland responds to a new study of over 400 North Sea oil and gas workers…

www.heraldscotland.com

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

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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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 24d

Great to be out with some of the team today in Aberdeen.

Electing a record number of @scottishgreens.org MSPs will ensure there is a progressive, socialist alternative to the far-right.

Only with your help can we make this happen. Let’s get stuck in.

Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Greens @aberdeengreens.bsky.social · 24d

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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Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco @joshpizpom.bsky.social · 25d

How small towns across Scotland are helping refugees and asylum seekers acclimate to their new lives...

My deep-dive for @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2543954...

How ordinary people are welcoming new arrivals to Scotland

Across rural Aberdeenshire, churches and community groups have worked with the council to set up 'welcoming' language cafes.

www.heraldscotland.com

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Gemma Clark 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 @gemmaclark.bsky.social · 25d

According to experts on fascism one of the best defences that a country has against fascism is a strong trade union movement. Trade unions unite all workers and fight for better for all of us. Join a union ✊

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 25d

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 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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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 26d

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 26d

You both looked dapper!

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 29d

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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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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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 29d

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 · 29d

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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Rainbow Greens @sgprainbowgreens.bsky.social · 29d

“There are four key principles to Green politics. One of them is equality… if someone cannot accept that, fundamentally disagrees with us on that, then they do not have to stay in the Green Party. They can pursue the other things they care about elsewhere.”

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2545297...

Greer and Mackay: No place in Greens for people who don’t accept trans women as women

Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay say anyone who rejects trans rights has no place in the Scottish Greens.

www.heraldscotland.com

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 29d

Congratulations 🎉🙌

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · Sep 8

A record result for our sister party in Norway! Huge congratulations to MDG’s new MPs and the staff and volunteers who made this happen.

Whilst the rise of the far-right is a concern, in Norway and in Scotland, in both countries, Greens are providing a progressive alternative.

Miljøpartiet De Grønne @mdg.no · Sep 8

Vi har brutt sperregrensen! 💚💚💚 Tusen, tusen takk til alle som har stemt, donert og drevet valgkamp. Dette er historisk!

I morgen starter jobben for gjennomslag. Bli med på veien videre: mdg.no/bli-medlem

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · Sep 8

Brilliant result 🎉💚

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · Sep 8

Worrying but I’m glad the red bloc (so far) seem on track to retain their majority.

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BDS movement @bdsmovement.bsky.social · Sep 8

“The principle is one we should all agree on. If a company is profiting from apartheid and genocide against Palestinians it should not be allowed to profit here in Scotland." - Scottish Green MSP Patrick Harvie.

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Europe Elects @europeelects.bsky.social · Sep 8

Norway: national parliament election:

➤ Eligible voters: 4,053,932
➤ Polling stations open: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM CEST
➤ Incumbent government: centre-left Ap (S&D) with head of government Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap)

➤http://europeelects.eu/norway

#valg2025

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Kjell Magne Fagerbakke @kmfag.bsky.social · Sep 7

Veldig kjekt å få støtte frå Skottland. Følg med på neste skotske parliamentsval. Eg håpar det er plass ledig til Guy der.

Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · Sep 7

It was a pleasure to meet @kmfag.bsky.social (local chair for Bergen) and Einar Wiig as they campaigned for the Norwegian Green Party (MDG). Our nations and parties have a lot in common.

Norway goes to the polls tomorrow to elect a new Storting. Fingers crossed they can achieve a record result!

Guy Ingerson is pictured alongside MDG’s local chair, Kjell Magne Fagerbakke, in Bergen, Norway.

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · Sep 7

It was a pleasure to meet @kmfag.bsky.social (local chair for Bergen) and Einar Wiig as they campaigned for the Norwegian Green Party (MDG). Our nations and parties have a lot in common.

Norway goes to the polls tomorrow to elect a new Storting. Fingers crossed they can achieve a record result!

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · Sep 6

As the person who put forward the motion to suspend ties, @zackpolanski.bsky.social’s election is an encouraging sign.

Rainbow Green members will have an opportunity to discuss our relationship with GPEW ahead of Conference. Our door is open to dialogue.

www.thenational.scot/news/2544485...

Zack Polanski: I want to rebuild relationship with Scottish Greens

THE new leader of the Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW) has said he wants to rebuild the relationship with the Scottish Greens after formal…

www.thenational.scot

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