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Ariane Burgess MSP @ariane-burgess.bsky.social · 4h

The Highlands are on the frontline of the wildfire crisis, with communities, landscapes, and emergency services bearing the brunt.

#ScottishHighlands #Wildfires #ScotlandWildfires #CairngormNationalPark

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 4h

Half of Scotland's land is owned by less than 1% of the people. We have some of the most unequal land distribution in Europe!

It's time to curb the power of super rich land hoarders and start giving ordinary Scots and communities new opportunities.

Scottish Government urged to prevent super rich from 'hoarding' Scotland's land

THE Scottish Government has been urged to prevent the super wealthy from hoarding Scotland’s land ...

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 5h

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 6h

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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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 1d

Like what we do? Join us... greens.scot/join

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Ariane Burgess MSP @ariane-burgess.bsky.social · 22h

Joining the Scottish Greens is one of the most powerful ways to make a real difference 🌍

Every new member strengthens our voice in Parliament and across Scotland, pushing for climate action, social justice, and a fairer economy.

Add your voice today 💚

#ScottishGreens

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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 · 3d

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 🌍
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 2d

Shetland Islands Council has backed a motion from Scottish Greens councillor @alexjarmitage.bsky.social to boycott Israel.

The islands join the Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh City Council, which voted for Green motions on boycotts last month.

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Shetland joins global campaign of boycotts against genocidal regime

Shetland joins global campaign of boycotts against genocidal regime - Shetland backs Green call to boycott Israel

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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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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.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 2d

Workers who contribute to our society and hold up Scottish rural communities are being punished while the ultra-wealthy can freely do everything possible to avoid paying tax.

It's time to change things. Be part of the movement.

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

We will not stop until the genocide is ended, the occupation is lifted and Palestine is free.

Labour can crack down on the right to protest, but they can never wash away their complicity in these crimes.

Crowd including Ross Greer at Palestine rally

Placard at Palestine rally reading 'free the flotilla'

Ross Greer speaking through megaphone at Palestine rally

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 3d

It wasn't asylum seekers who increased anyone's rent or energy bills, the rich did that.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 3d

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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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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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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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 · 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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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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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 5d

Across the world today, people have taken to the streets to stand for Palestine, and for the brave members of the Flotilla who have been kidnapped by the Israeli military.

The world stands with Palestine. Governments should catch up.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 5d

Last night four Scots, along with hundreds of others, were attacked and kidnapped by the Israeli navy as they tried to deliver livesaving aid.

The UK government must act.

The Herald. Four Scots on Gaza aid flotilla ‘kidnapped’ by Israel, Ross Greer says.

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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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