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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 1d

Read here: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Firework Future looks bright without the bang

One of Edinburgh’s greatest charms is its ability to fill the air with colour and sound, no matter the season, time of day, or weather.

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 1d

Public consultations have shown overwhelming local support for expanding these zones and they are already helping to reduce harm and anxiety for animals and vulnerable people alike.

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 5d

💚 Only the @scottishgreens.org
can fix our rigged housing market and make our society fairer for all.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 8d

The Housing Bill, introduced by Scottish Greens, has passed!

✅ Rent controls
✅ The right for renters to keep pets
✅ The right for renters to decorate
✅ Increased council tax on second homes
✅ Support for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
👇 And more

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 8d

Do you know or work with bike mechanics in Scotland? We want to hear from you to look at creating a new apprenticeship scheme 🚲

Email me: [email protected]

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 9d

Read here: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Compulsory Digital ID an unnecessary step too far

The UK Government’s proposal to introduce mandatory Digital ID for every citizen is one of the most alarming policies we have seen in recent years.

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 9d

📷 Labour’s proposals 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?

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 15d

We are fixing a rigged housing market. Rent controls are coming thanks to the @scottishgreens.org 🏠

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 15d

Read here: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

It’s time to fix Scotland’s broken home rental market - Lorna Slater

This week the Scottish Parliament will debate one of the most important pieces of legislation of this session, the Housing (Scotland) Bill.

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 15d

🏠No one should be spending most of their pay packet just to keep a roof over their head, while landlords make record profits. Homes are for living in, not for profiteering.

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Amanda Grimm @amandafgrimm.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you @lornaslater.bsky.social for coming to meet with constituents today! We covered:
🌻 Nature restoration
🌊 Flood prevention
💰 Funding for community action
🛩 Make polluters pay

Please keep pushing for a strong Climate Plan that reduces inequality & improves lives! ##ActNowChangeForever

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 20d

This Bill is only happening because of the Scottish Greens, who introduced it to ensure that rent controls and new rights for renters were at the heart of the legislation.

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Greens will protect families with introduction of rent controls

Greens will protect families in Edinburgh with introduction of rent controls Lorna Slater, the Scottish Green MSP for Lothian, has urged all parties to back the introduction of rent controls and st…

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 21d

🏠 All renters and families deserve financial stability, and should not have to worry about losing the roof over their heads. Homes are for living in and not for profiteering. We need to make unaffordable rent hikes become a thing of the past.

Add your voice: greens.scot/EndRipOffRents

End rip off rents!

End rip off rents! -

greens.scot

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 22d

Full article here: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Immigration is a lifeline not a burden

In recent weeks across the UK we have seen hateful anti-immigration marches in the streets, with crowds chanting slogans like “send them home” or “stop the boats”.

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 22d

Migrants help keep our NHS running, immigrants work in our schools, on our farms, across our hospitality sector and they set up businesses that create jobs. Immigration brings skills and innovation, it enriches our culture and teaches us to be interested in the wider world.

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 27d

More here: greens.scot/news/greens-...

Greens call for end to first class rail

Greens call for end to first class rail - We can build a people's railway for the 21st century.

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 27d

We can build a people's railway for the 21st century 🛤️

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · 29d

🚊Have you had your say on the North-South tram extension yet?

Residents can provide their views through the official online consultation, which will help inform a Strategic Business Case for the expansion.

consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...

Trams from Granton to Edinburgh BioQuarter and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Beyond - City of Edinburgh Council - Citizen Space

Find and participate in consultations run by City of Edinburgh Council

consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · Sep 9

Peaceful protest is not terrorism. It is a fundamental part of civic life, a way for ordinary people to hold power to account when other avenues are closed.
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Handcuffs for peaceful protesters, handshakes for oppressors - Lorna Slater

This weekend we saw images of hundreds of people being arrested for the ‘crime’ of holding banners and carboard signs. It was a result of the UK Government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action as...

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · Sep 3

More here: greens.scot/news/no-more...

No more money for Israel's arms dealers

No more money for Israel's arms dealers - Scottish Government accepts Green proposal to stop funding Israel’s arms dealers.

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢 BREAKING: Scottish Government accepts Green proposal to stop funding Israel’s arms dealers.

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · Sep 3

If we want to improve air quality, reduce accidents and road deaths, keep our streets safe and meet our climate commitments, ambitious change is needed 🚆
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Let’s get moving on an effective public transport system

If you travel to countries like Germany or Poland you know that an efficient and effective tram and train network is possible. In Scotland, road transport is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse ...

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · Sep 3

It's time for Scotland to stand against genocide.

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · Sep 2

And finally another quick congratulations to @zackpolanski.bsky.social for his election as new GPEW leader. Change has come and we're so ready to deliver what our communities need.

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Lorna Slater MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social · Sep 2

With only nine months until the next Scottish election, we will be offering our most bold and ambitious vision to date, focused on helping people save money and tackling the climate emergency. I'm so excited to be on that journey with Ross & Gillian.

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