Zara Pennington
@msselkie.bsky.social
Shetland Lass, writer, feminist and Scottish Green Party Member.
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Today, the Bill to end the two-child limit begins progress in the UK Parliament.
We’ve joined 65 orgs across the UK to ask MPs to support the Bill. It's vital that the UK Govt ensures the swift passage of the Bill through Parliament & prioritises measures to lift women & children out of poverty.
We’ve joined 65 orgs across the UK to ask MPs to support the Bill. It's vital that the UK Govt ensures the swift passage of the Bill through Parliament & prioritises measures to lift women & children out of poverty.
February 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Today, the Bill to end the two-child limit begins progress in the UK Parliament.
We’ve joined 65 orgs across the UK to ask MPs to support the Bill. It's vital that the UK Govt ensures the swift passage of the Bill through Parliament & prioritises measures to lift women & children out of poverty.
We’ve joined 65 orgs across the UK to ask MPs to support the Bill. It's vital that the UK Govt ensures the swift passage of the Bill through Parliament & prioritises measures to lift women & children out of poverty.
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🚨The EU says it’s ready to engage on a customs union and the single market.
The barrier isn’t Brussels. It’s the Labour UK Government.
Wales has lost billions from Brexit. It’s time to rejoin the Single Market and Customs Union to rebuild our economy and protect Welsh businesses 🏴🇪🇺
The barrier isn’t Brussels. It’s the Labour UK Government.
Wales has lost billions from Brexit. It’s time to rejoin the Single Market and Customs Union to rebuild our economy and protect Welsh businesses 🏴🇪🇺
February 3, 2026 at 11:11 AM
🚨The EU says it’s ready to engage on a customs union and the single market.
The barrier isn’t Brussels. It’s the Labour UK Government.
Wales has lost billions from Brexit. It’s time to rejoin the Single Market and Customs Union to rebuild our economy and protect Welsh businesses 🏴🇪🇺
The barrier isn’t Brussels. It’s the Labour UK Government.
Wales has lost billions from Brexit. It’s time to rejoin the Single Market and Customs Union to rebuild our economy and protect Welsh businesses 🏴🇪🇺
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Catching up with @zackpolanski.bsky.social to celebrate @scottishgreens.org & @greenparty.org.uk reaching over 200,000 members combined 💪💚
Join our movement today. Help build the fairer, greener society we all know is possible:
👉 greens.scot/join
👉 join.greenparty.org.uk/
👉 greenpartyni.org/join
Join our movement today. Help build the fairer, greener society we all know is possible:
👉 greens.scot/join
👉 join.greenparty.org.uk/
👉 greenpartyni.org/join
February 3, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Catching up with @zackpolanski.bsky.social to celebrate @scottishgreens.org & @greenparty.org.uk reaching over 200,000 members combined 💪💚
Join our movement today. Help build the fairer, greener society we all know is possible:
👉 greens.scot/join
👉 join.greenparty.org.uk/
👉 greenpartyni.org/join
Join our movement today. Help build the fairer, greener society we all know is possible:
👉 greens.scot/join
👉 join.greenparty.org.uk/
👉 greenpartyni.org/join
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Restoring wetlands, especially peatlands, is key to meeting climate and nature targets.
But it will only work with fairer, smarter public investment and by tackling the barriers to nature restoration.
🎥Watch our video or read our report this #WorldWetlandsDay
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
But it will only work with fairer, smarter public investment and by tackling the barriers to nature restoration.
🎥Watch our video or read our report this #WorldWetlandsDay
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
February 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Restoring wetlands, especially peatlands, is key to meeting climate and nature targets.
But it will only work with fairer, smarter public investment and by tackling the barriers to nature restoration.
🎥Watch our video or read our report this #WorldWetlandsDay
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
But it will only work with fairer, smarter public investment and by tackling the barriers to nature restoration.
🎥Watch our video or read our report this #WorldWetlandsDay
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
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There can be no place for so-called conversion therapy in a modern or welcoming Scotland. It is a form of torture and it is wrong.
Nobody should be told that they are lesser or deviant or not good enough, or that they should suppress who they are, just because they are LGBTQIA+.
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Nobody should be told that they are lesser or deviant or not good enough, or that they should suppress who they are, just because they are LGBTQIA+.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:29 PM
There can be no place for so-called conversion therapy in a modern or welcoming Scotland. It is a form of torture and it is wrong.
Nobody should be told that they are lesser or deviant or not good enough, or that they should suppress who they are, just because they are LGBTQIA+.
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Nobody should be told that they are lesser or deviant or not good enough, or that they should suppress who they are, just because they are LGBTQIA+.
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Zack Polanski, "If I was working with other politicians I'd want some obvious demands"
"A wealth tax on multimillionaires and billionaires"
"Proper action on the climate crisis"
"Proportional Representation where people's votes actually count"
"A wealth tax on multimillionaires and billionaires"
"Proper action on the climate crisis"
"Proportional Representation where people's votes actually count"
February 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Zack Polanski, "If I was working with other politicians I'd want some obvious demands"
"A wealth tax on multimillionaires and billionaires"
"Proper action on the climate crisis"
"Proportional Representation where people's votes actually count"
"A wealth tax on multimillionaires and billionaires"
"Proper action on the climate crisis"
"Proportional Representation where people's votes actually count"
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Are you convinced?
February 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Are you convinced?
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Happy Imbolc/St Brigid’s Day 🕯️
In honour of this day about the returning light and reproductive freedom, I’ve signed up for the Great Scottish Run to raise money for the Abortion Support Network if anyone wants to give them a few pounds. ajbellgreatscottishrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/gemma-clark
In honour of this day about the returning light and reproductive freedom, I’ve signed up for the Great Scottish Run to raise money for the Abortion Support Network if anyone wants to give them a few pounds. ajbellgreatscottishrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/gemma-clark
February 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Happy Imbolc/St Brigid’s Day 🕯️
In honour of this day about the returning light and reproductive freedom, I’ve signed up for the Great Scottish Run to raise money for the Abortion Support Network if anyone wants to give them a few pounds. ajbellgreatscottishrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/gemma-clark
In honour of this day about the returning light and reproductive freedom, I’ve signed up for the Great Scottish Run to raise money for the Abortion Support Network if anyone wants to give them a few pounds. ajbellgreatscottishrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/gemma-clark
The number of signatures show the importance of the pool to folk. It's time for a rethink from the Recreational Trust.
Meanwhile more than 2,000 signatures have now been collected for a petition in support of the Scalloway swimming pool
shet.news/6uojj
shet.news/6uojj
Pool closure decision ‘required to taken in this financial year’
Meanwhile more than 2,000 signatures have now been collected for a petition in support of the Scalloway swimming pool
shet.news
January 31, 2026 at 8:46 PM
The number of signatures show the importance of the pool to folk. It's time for a rethink from the Recreational Trust.
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Amazing to be in Levenshulme this morning with hundreds of volunteers.
Met so many new people inspired & excited to get out and campaign for Hannah Spencer.
What a turning point we can make happen for our country!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Met so many new people inspired & excited to get out and campaign for Hannah Spencer.
What a turning point we can make happen for our country!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
January 31, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Amazing to be in Levenshulme this morning with hundreds of volunteers.
Met so many new people inspired & excited to get out and campaign for Hannah Spencer.
What a turning point we can make happen for our country!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Met so many new people inspired & excited to get out and campaign for Hannah Spencer.
What a turning point we can make happen for our country!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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"For people who rely on buses, this is not a small change. It is the difference between going out and staying in. Between taking up a shift at work and turning it down. Between seeing family and being cut off." Writes Ariane Burgess✍️
Scotland's £2 bus fare pilot is starting. Here's why it's so important
www.thenational.scot
January 30, 2026 at 9:48 AM
"For people who rely on buses, this is not a small change. It is the difference between going out and staying in. Between taking up a shift at work and turning it down. Between seeing family and being cut off." Writes Ariane Burgess✍️
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This week here are some of the ways I have been representing the Highlands and Islands...
Due to the election period there is no regular newsletter being sent, but please do email me with any issues or comments.
#ScottishGreens
Due to the election period there is no regular newsletter being sent, but please do email me with any issues or comments.
#ScottishGreens
January 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This week here are some of the ways I have been representing the Highlands and Islands...
Due to the election period there is no regular newsletter being sent, but please do email me with any issues or comments.
#ScottishGreens
Due to the election period there is no regular newsletter being sent, but please do email me with any issues or comments.
#ScottishGreens
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🟥 No Scot should go cold in our energy rich nation.
🙌 6500+ signatures already - including most pro-independence MSPs.
📣 Take action today and tell Westminster, that Scotland wont accept being ripped-off any more: www.believeinscotland.org/end_scotland...
🙌 6500+ signatures already - including most pro-independence MSPs.
📣 Take action today and tell Westminster, that Scotland wont accept being ripped-off any more: www.believeinscotland.org/end_scotland...
January 30, 2026 at 2:04 PM
🟥 No Scot should go cold in our energy rich nation.
🙌 6500+ signatures already - including most pro-independence MSPs.
📣 Take action today and tell Westminster, that Scotland wont accept being ripped-off any more: www.believeinscotland.org/end_scotland...
🙌 6500+ signatures already - including most pro-independence MSPs.
📣 Take action today and tell Westminster, that Scotland wont accept being ripped-off any more: www.believeinscotland.org/end_scotland...
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🚨 Our £2 bus cap launched in Shetland today!
Over the coming months it'll roll out right across the Highlands and Islands. This means you'll never pay more than £2 for a single ticket.
More money in your pocket, and a cleaner environment for everyone. 🙌
Over the coming months it'll roll out right across the Highlands and Islands. This means you'll never pay more than £2 for a single ticket.
More money in your pocket, and a cleaner environment for everyone. 🙌
January 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM
🚨 Our £2 bus cap launched in Shetland today!
Over the coming months it'll roll out right across the Highlands and Islands. This means you'll never pay more than £2 for a single ticket.
More money in your pocket, and a cleaner environment for everyone. 🙌
Over the coming months it'll roll out right across the Highlands and Islands. This means you'll never pay more than £2 for a single ticket.
More money in your pocket, and a cleaner environment for everyone. 🙌
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NEW: The Scottish Government is being urged to 'put things right' and make financial compensation payments to Gypsy Travellers for the harm caused by the so-called 'Tinker Experiment'
Call for financial reparations for Gypsy Travellers after 'cultural genocide'
www.thenational.scot
January 29, 2026 at 12:49 PM
NEW: The Scottish Government is being urged to 'put things right' and make financial compensation payments to Gypsy Travellers for the harm caused by the so-called 'Tinker Experiment'
Different Government, same injustice and austerity, under Keir Starmer's Labour Party. Westminster is not working its time for the celtic nations to go our own way.
BREAKING: The Labour Government will NOT compensate WASPI women
After a UK Government review of the decision not to provide pay-outs, Pat McFadden said the result has not changed
After a UK Government review of the decision not to provide pay-outs, Pat McFadden said the result has not changed
January 29, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Different Government, same injustice and austerity, under Keir Starmer's Labour Party. Westminster is not working its time for the celtic nations to go our own way.
Totally agree Hannah we should have this in Scotland, the obstacle is Westminster though.
Looking at that scheme in Ireland for paying creatives and we definitely need it here. They get €1300 a month (about £1130 / $1556) to live on so they can create work without worrying about bill payment and that's honestly a great idea.
January 29, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Totally agree Hannah we should have this in Scotland, the obstacle is Westminster though.
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"Summer Night in the Garden" or "Cottage at Night" by British artist Nicholas Hely Hutchinson.
January 29, 2026 at 3:20 AM
"Summer Night in the Garden" or "Cottage at Night" by British artist Nicholas Hely Hutchinson.
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Every child should be valued and supported, regardless of how many siblings they have. The idea that the third or fourth born in a family needs less than their older siblings is just absurd.
The two child benefit cap is and will always be cruel and immoral.
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The two child benefit cap is and will always be cruel and immoral.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Every child should be valued and supported, regardless of how many siblings they have. The idea that the third or fourth born in a family needs less than their older siblings is just absurd.
The two child benefit cap is and will always be cruel and immoral.
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The two child benefit cap is and will always be cruel and immoral.
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Tories appear to have learned nothing, they still want to take support away from vulnerable bairns. It's time for a change choose a party that supports people and planet vote Green in May.
The Scottish Tories’ plans to introduce a two-child cap on the SNP’s flagship benefit would cause 'hardship' for children across Scotland, experts have warned
Scottish Tory benefit reform plan would cause 'hardship' for children, experts say
www.thenational.scot
January 29, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Tories appear to have learned nothing, they still want to take support away from vulnerable bairns. It's time for a change choose a party that supports people and planet vote Green in May.
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This is a grave violation of our sovereignty.
Foreign militaries cannot be allowed to kidnap people from Scottish territory.
Foreign militaries cannot be allowed to kidnap people from Scottish territory.
Two people have been abducted from Scotland in the middle of the night by the US military. Despite an order from our highest court that they be kept here.
The Scottish Government must show that actions have consequences by evicting American troops from their base at publicly-owned Prestwick Airport
The Scottish Government must show that actions have consequences by evicting American troops from their base at publicly-owned Prestwick Airport
January 29, 2026 at 10:35 AM
This is a grave violation of our sovereignty.
Foreign militaries cannot be allowed to kidnap people from Scottish territory.
Foreign militaries cannot be allowed to kidnap people from Scottish territory.
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See our full manifesto & support our work to help build a future Scotland where women & girls thrive here: www.engender.org.uk/holyrood-2026/
Investing in Women, Transforming Communities: Our Manifesto for Holyrood 2026
www.engender.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 11:10 AM
See our full manifesto & support our work to help build a future Scotland where women & girls thrive here: www.engender.org.uk/holyrood-2026/
Women’s unpaid care & domestic work prop up the Scottish economy, but aren't recognised within GDP.
To ensure women benefit equally from our economy, we need long-term investment in childcare & social care & for these to be recognised as crucial growth sectors rather than costs to the public purse.
To ensure women benefit equally from our economy, we need long-term investment in childcare & social care & for these to be recognised as crucial growth sectors rather than costs to the public purse.
January 29, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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When the flames form a dragon #Shetland #uphellyaa
January 28, 2026 at 3:52 PM
When the flames form a dragon #Shetland #uphellyaa
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💭 How do we build bridges to cross the increasing divide between young women & men?
Our latest guest blog is by Matilda Fairgrieve, interrogating Gen Z’s socially active image & sharing her perspective as part of a digitally divided generation.
🔗 Read it here: www.engender.org.uk/news/blog/gu...
Our latest guest blog is by Matilda Fairgrieve, interrogating Gen Z’s socially active image & sharing her perspective as part of a digitally divided generation.
🔗 Read it here: www.engender.org.uk/news/blog/gu...
January 28, 2026 at 4:16 PM
💭 How do we build bridges to cross the increasing divide between young women & men?
Our latest guest blog is by Matilda Fairgrieve, interrogating Gen Z’s socially active image & sharing her perspective as part of a digitally divided generation.
🔗 Read it here: www.engender.org.uk/news/blog/gu...
Our latest guest blog is by Matilda Fairgrieve, interrogating Gen Z’s socially active image & sharing her perspective as part of a digitally divided generation.
🔗 Read it here: www.engender.org.uk/news/blog/gu...