William Linegar
@vinegarwithanl.bsky.social
@aberdeengreens.bsky.social vice-convenor | 4th place North East list candidate | eco-socialist anti-capitalist | 👁️🪫 | Uni of Aberdeen zoology student | he/him
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Whatever our differences on the left, we need to unite in opposing the hard-right and far-right.
Minor differences in policy or strategy, and of course egos, cannot get in the way of delivering a fair, free, and secure society for us all.
Minor differences in policy or strategy, and of course egos, cannot get in the way of delivering a fair, free, and secure society for us all.
Hard-right and far-right politicians now lead the polls in France, the U.K. and even Germany.
Here’s how the power of populist hardliners differs across European countries 👇
🔗 politi.co/3MyT6Tp
Here’s how the power of populist hardliners differs across European countries 👇
🔗 politi.co/3MyT6Tp
December 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Whatever our differences on the left, we need to unite in opposing the hard-right and far-right.
Minor differences in policy or strategy, and of course egos, cannot get in the way of delivering a fair, free, and secure society for us all.
Minor differences in policy or strategy, and of course egos, cannot get in the way of delivering a fair, free, and secure society for us all.
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Reducing inequality is essential for "the resilience of economies, the stability of democracies, and the viability of our planet."
The road we're on is not sustainable.
Tax the super rich.
The road we're on is not sustainable.
Tax the super rich.
December 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Reducing inequality is essential for "the resilience of economies, the stability of democracies, and the viability of our planet."
The road we're on is not sustainable.
Tax the super rich.
The road we're on is not sustainable.
Tax the super rich.
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Scotland's first confidential helpline for women experiencing economic abuse has been launched
Scotland's first helpline for women suffering economic abuse launched
www.thenational.scot
December 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Scotland's first confidential helpline for women experiencing economic abuse has been launched
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The Scottish Government has been urged to reject plans for a Peterhead gas burning power station. The power station would be reliant on the Acorn Project to store any captured pollution.
Carbon capture exposes 'delusional' climate gamble by Scottish Ministers
Climate campaigners highlight the huge risk of Scottish Government's over-reliance on carbon capture technology to cut emissions
foe.scot
December 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Scottish Government has been urged to reject plans for a Peterhead gas burning power station. The power station would be reliant on the Acorn Project to store any captured pollution.
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Iceland has joined Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in taking a principled stance. It’s time the UK did the same.
Eurovision is an important cultural event. Russia has been excluded for its war crimes; Israel should be excluded on the same grounds.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Eurovision is an important cultural event. Russia has been excluded for its war crimes; Israel should be excluded on the same grounds.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision
Iceland joins Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 contest.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Iceland has joined Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in taking a principled stance. It’s time the UK did the same.
Eurovision is an important cultural event. Russia has been excluded for its war crimes; Israel should be excluded on the same grounds.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Eurovision is an important cultural event. Russia has been excluded for its war crimes; Israel should be excluded on the same grounds.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🚨 A new poll has us more than doubling our number of MSPs!
It's clear that we need bold solutions to the cost of living crisis and the climate emergency.
Together we can build a fairer, greener, independent Scotland.
It's clear that we need bold solutions to the cost of living crisis and the climate emergency.
Together we can build a fairer, greener, independent Scotland.
December 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🚨 A new poll has us more than doubling our number of MSPs!
It's clear that we need bold solutions to the cost of living crisis and the climate emergency.
Together we can build a fairer, greener, independent Scotland.
It's clear that we need bold solutions to the cost of living crisis and the climate emergency.
Together we can build a fairer, greener, independent Scotland.
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The Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Pilot has the potential to cut heating bills, support district heating networks and provide a cleaner, more reliable source of warmth for households in our city.
Fingers crossed it’s successful.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/...
Fingers crossed it’s successful.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/...
£1 million project to unlock heat trapped beneath Aberdeen
The team wants to "transform heating solutions" in the Granite City.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Pilot has the potential to cut heating bills, support district heating networks and provide a cleaner, more reliable source of warmth for households in our city.
Fingers crossed it’s successful.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/...
Fingers crossed it’s successful.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/...
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I spoke in Parliament today to challenge the misinformation from those claiming this tribunal as a 'win' for the anti-trans agenda.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
We've written & published a short summary statement regarding the Sandie Peggie V NHS Fife Health Board employment tribunal case & the judgment given yesterday. Much of the media coverage has missed key information, the most important aspect being that all claims against Dr Beth Upton were dismissed
December 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I spoke in Parliament today to challenge the misinformation from those claiming this tribunal as a 'win' for the anti-trans agenda.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
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100% agree with this. Dr Upton has been through a horrendous ordeal but has emerged as the real winner.
I hope she now gets some time to recover from the media storm.
I hope she now gets some time to recover from the media storm.
Dr Beth Upton is the real winner in the Sandie Peggie tribunal ruling || @marissamacwhirter.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/opin...
𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸𝘴/𝘗𝘈 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘷𝘦/𝘗𝘈 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴
www.heraldscotland.com/opin...
𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸𝘴/𝘗𝘈 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘷𝘦/𝘗𝘈 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴
December 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
100% agree with this. Dr Upton has been through a horrendous ordeal but has emerged as the real winner.
I hope she now gets some time to recover from the media storm.
I hope she now gets some time to recover from the media storm.
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A lot of politicians will be seeking to exploit what’s happening in Falkirk today.
If some had paid more attention to communities suffering from insecurity (economic, social, etc.), we wouldn’t be here.
The rise of the far-right is a wake-up call. It's beyond time we offered something better.
If some had paid more attention to communities suffering from insecurity (economic, social, etc.), we wouldn’t be here.
The rise of the far-right is a wake-up call. It's beyond time we offered something better.
December 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A lot of politicians will be seeking to exploit what’s happening in Falkirk today.
If some had paid more attention to communities suffering from insecurity (economic, social, etc.), we wouldn’t be here.
The rise of the far-right is a wake-up call. It's beyond time we offered something better.
If some had paid more attention to communities suffering from insecurity (economic, social, etc.), we wouldn’t be here.
The rise of the far-right is a wake-up call. It's beyond time we offered something better.
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It bears repeating:
"...the increased success in diagnosing neurodivergent people largely involves improving the lives of women and girls."
"...the increased success in diagnosing neurodivergent people largely involves improving the lives of women and girls."
It's hardly surprising that a "gender critical" man is campaigning against the increased success in diagnosing neurodivergent people, given that the increased success in diagnosing neurodivergent people largely involves improving the lives of women and girls
Transphobes are misogynist fash, you see
Transphobes are misogynist fash, you see
Increased rates of autism, ADHD, and other mental health conditions are evidence of decades of unmet need. Wes Streeting is missing the point, writes Rowan Humphries-Massey
December 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
It bears repeating:
"...the increased success in diagnosing neurodivergent people largely involves improving the lives of women and girls."
"...the increased success in diagnosing neurodivergent people largely involves improving the lives of women and girls."
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On this front, a reminder that (in Scotland at least), people are very supportive of capping donations to political parties and supplementing / replacing it with per-vote based public funding. 60% supported public funding for parties and 51% selected options that *at least* capped private donations!
December 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
On this front, a reminder that (in Scotland at least), people are very supportive of capping donations to political parties and supplementing / replacing it with per-vote based public funding. 60% supported public funding for parties and 51% selected options that *at least* capped private donations!
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Some good news from our northern neighbours.
This is a welcome step for women’s rights, the right to bodily autonomy and safe, secure abortions in the Faroe Islands.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is a welcome step for women’s rights, the right to bodily autonomy and safe, secure abortions in the Faroe Islands.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Faroe Islands scraps one of Europe's strictest abortion laws
Politicians in the self-governing Danish territory have voted to overturn legislation which banned abortion in most cases.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Some good news from our northern neighbours.
This is a welcome step for women’s rights, the right to bodily autonomy and safe, secure abortions in the Faroe Islands.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is a welcome step for women’s rights, the right to bodily autonomy and safe, secure abortions in the Faroe Islands.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Every new member is another voice for our climate, and for ordinary people and families who are being hammered by a rigged system.
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Every new member is another voice for our climate, and for ordinary people and families who are being hammered by a rigged system.
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Our front page looks a little different this morning, and that’s because we have decided to publish a timeline of the so-called 'ceasefire' in Gaza, as Benjamin Netanyahu’s brutal apartheid regime continues to claim lives 👇
A full timeline of Israel's repeated Gaza ceasefire violations
www.thenational.scot
December 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Our front page looks a little different this morning, and that’s because we have decided to publish a timeline of the so-called 'ceasefire' in Gaza, as Benjamin Netanyahu’s brutal apartheid regime continues to claim lives 👇
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Once a symbol of unity and hope across Europe, the Eurovision Song Contest has been turned into a pink-washing front for war criminals in Israel.
After today's decision, there must be a global boycott of Eurovision.
After today's decision, there must be a global boycott of Eurovision.
December 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Once a symbol of unity and hope across Europe, the Eurovision Song Contest has been turned into a pink-washing front for war criminals in Israel.
After today's decision, there must be a global boycott of Eurovision.
After today's decision, there must be a global boycott of Eurovision.
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Reform in Scotland have pushed islamophobia during a by-election, advocated concentration camps for asylum seekers, and now a blatantly racist attack on Glasgow's schoolchildren.
Everyone who believes in equality, human rights and democracy must recognise this threat for what it is: fascism.
Everyone who believes in equality, human rights and democracy must recognise this threat for what it is: fascism.
Nigel Farage has been slated for a 'repulsive' and 'deeply racist' attack on Glasgow schoolchildren as part of his Scottish campaign
'Deeply racist': Fury as Nigel Farage launches 'vile' attack on Glasgow pupils
www.thenational.scot
December 4, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Reform in Scotland have pushed islamophobia during a by-election, advocated concentration camps for asylum seekers, and now a blatantly racist attack on Glasgow's schoolchildren.
Everyone who believes in equality, human rights and democracy must recognise this threat for what it is: fascism.
Everyone who believes in equality, human rights and democracy must recognise this threat for what it is: fascism.
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Nigel Farage and his cronies are a broken record with an imperial hangover that won’t shift. Reform is setting a deeply racist agenda with their only real policy focused on punishing migrants and people of colour.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Nigel Farage and his cronies are a broken record with an imperial hangover that won’t shift. Reform is setting a deeply racist agenda with their only real policy focused on punishing migrants and people of colour.
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I'm excited to announce this new study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, which explores public support for degrowth and ecosocialist transformation. The findings are quite surprising.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
December 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I'm excited to announce this new study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, which explores public support for degrowth and ecosocialist transformation. The findings are quite surprising.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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I feel like you have to keep reminding people "this is our society, we can shape what it is. None of this shit is inevitable no matter how much they tell you it is"
December 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I feel like you have to keep reminding people "this is our society, we can shape what it is. None of this shit is inevitable no matter how much they tell you it is"
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4 years ago we delivered free bus travel for under 22s.
Now we want to expand it to everyone under 30 - improving mobility, lowering congestion and pollution, and leaving more money in people's pockets.
Reducing the cost of public transport is a win-win for people and planet.
Now we want to expand it to everyone under 30 - improving mobility, lowering congestion and pollution, and leaving more money in people's pockets.
Reducing the cost of public transport is a win-win for people and planet.
Free bus travel for everyone under 30 is top Budget demand for Scottish Greens
John Swinney's SNP Government will announce its Budget next month.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
4 years ago we delivered free bus travel for under 22s.
Now we want to expand it to everyone under 30 - improving mobility, lowering congestion and pollution, and leaving more money in people's pockets.
Reducing the cost of public transport is a win-win for people and planet.
Now we want to expand it to everyone under 30 - improving mobility, lowering congestion and pollution, and leaving more money in people's pockets.
Reducing the cost of public transport is a win-win for people and planet.
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Voting closes in just 7 days and help decide which eco-friendly community projects receive funding across #Aberdeen, #Aberdeenshire and #Moray. Your voice matters, and every vote counts. Have your say by 5pm on Monday 8 December at jtpbfund.scot/vote
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Voting closes in just 7 days and help decide which eco-friendly community projects receive funding across #Aberdeen, #Aberdeenshire and #Moray. Your voice matters, and every vote counts. Have your say by 5pm on Monday 8 December at jtpbfund.scot/vote
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Scotland rejects hate.
Scottish Greens were proud to march alongside @scottishtuc.bsky.social, workers and communities over the weekend against racism and fascism.
Scottish Greens were proud to march alongside @scottishtuc.bsky.social, workers and communities over the weekend against racism and fascism.
December 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Scotland rejects hate.
Scottish Greens were proud to march alongside @scottishtuc.bsky.social, workers and communities over the weekend against racism and fascism.
Scottish Greens were proud to march alongside @scottishtuc.bsky.social, workers and communities over the weekend against racism and fascism.
The consequences of plastic pollution just keep getting better and better. In a world where the rich and powerful actually cared about the rest of us, this would be a massive priority. We are fighting a war on multiple fronts against ourselves, and we need wartime industrial planning to match.
Volunteers who pick up litter on beaches have been warned to wear gloves to prevent a serious infection from toxic microplastics
Warning issued to litter pickers as study finds microplastics can carry pathogens
VOLUNTEERS who pick up litter on beaches have been warned to wear gloves to prevent a serious infection from toxic microplastics ...
www.thenational.scot
November 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The consequences of plastic pollution just keep getting better and better. In a world where the rich and powerful actually cared about the rest of us, this would be a massive priority. We are fighting a war on multiple fronts against ourselves, and we need wartime industrial planning to match.