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Gillian Mackay MSP

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Co-Leader of the Scottish Greens. MSP for Central Scotland. Charity costumer. Star Wars enthusiast. Posts sometimes by staff.

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Notice says Scottish Greens: leafleting: Gourock: Meet Gourock Train Station Wednesday 4th of March 1pm: Help elect Scottish Greens

Notice says Scottish Greens: leafleting: Gourock: Meet Gourock Train Station Wednesday 4th of March 1pm: Help elect Scottish Greens

Leafletting tomorrow in Gourock! Come along if you can make it, to help us get the word out about Scottish Greens in Inverclyde.

03.03.2026 07:58 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The UK Government leans ever further toward what the extreme right demand, instead of confronting it and showing leadership against the tide of racism.

03.03.2026 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The childcare system is broken.

Properly funded childcare should not be a luxury!

The @scottishgreens.org want to see money kept in the pockets of parents across Scotland.

That is why we are pledging to make childcare more accessible and affordable sooner for families.

03.03.2026 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The National article: Keir Starmer panned for allowing US to use UK bases in β€˜illegal war’

The National article: Keir Starmer panned for allowing US to use UK bases in β€˜illegal war’

The US has launched an illegal war of aggression, and Keir Starmer seems determined to drag the UK into it by aiding the US and Israeli assault.

We must stand united against Trump's aggression.

03.03.2026 09:04 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Greens overtake Labour in sensational poll The Greens have polled higher than Labour in the latest poll by YouGov, which puts them only two points off Reform UK and five ahead of the governing party.

All across the UK people are desperate for change and an end to the broken politics of Westminster.

People who have always voted Labour no longer feel the party speaks for them.

That's why Greens aren’t simply looking to challenge Labour, we want to beat them!

news.sky.com/story/greens...

03.03.2026 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer reacts to his friend Zack Polanski's rapid rise to success and Hannah Spencer's by-election win.

'Our campaign was relentlessly positive,' he says

27.02.2026 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
Hope Wins! Scottish Greens.

Hope Wins! Scottish Greens.

Greens beat Reform! πŸ’š

Congratulations to Hannah Spencer and our friends @greenparty.org.uk on their historic by-election victory in Gorton and Denton.

We will never let the politics of hate divide us. The Greens will always put people and planet before profit.

27.02.2026 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 429    πŸ” 117    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 12
Labour faces struggle to win second place in Holyrood elections, poll suggests
Severin Carrell is the Guardian’s Scotland editor.

Scottish Labour now faces a very tight electoral battle for second place against the Scottish Greens and Reform UK in May’s Holyrood election, a widely-respected academic poll has found.

The poll of 1,517 Scottish voters from the publicly-funded Scottish Election Study has found the Scottish Greens have pushed Labour into fourth place for the first time.

Its Scoop poll, carried out by YouGov, put the Scottish National party on 34% in the constituency vote, Reform UK in second place at 18% and the Scottish Greens on 16%, with Labour trailing in fourth on 14%.

Labour faces struggle to win second place in Holyrood elections, poll suggests Severin Carrell is the Guardian’s Scotland editor. Scottish Labour now faces a very tight electoral battle for second place against the Scottish Greens and Reform UK in May’s Holyrood election, a widely-respected academic poll has found. The poll of 1,517 Scottish voters from the publicly-funded Scottish Election Study has found the Scottish Greens have pushed Labour into fourth place for the first time. Its Scoop poll, carried out by YouGov, put the Scottish National party on 34% in the constituency vote, Reform UK in second place at 18% and the Scottish Greens on 16%, with Labour trailing in fourth on 14%.

The wipe out coming Labour's way will be exactly what this morally abject and politically dishonest project deserves.

27.02.2026 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 271    πŸ” 62    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 2
The Herald article: Greens urge government to end Russian-linked gas contract

The Herald article: Greens urge government to end Russian-linked gas contract

🚨The Scottish Government is sending taxpayers' money to a Russia-linked gas company!

Not a single penny of Scottish money should be sent to the Russian war machine. Greens are demanding the SNP cut ties with these war-profiteers immediately.

02.03.2026 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
The National. Huge new poll says Greens set to overtake Labour at Scottish election.

The National. Huge new poll says Greens set to overtake Labour at Scottish election.

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28.02.2026 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 310    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 8
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Greens 'must prepare for relentless smears' from media after by-election win

EXCLUSIVE: Greens across the UK must prepare for 'relentless attacks and smears' from the mainstream media after the English and Welsh party’s momentous win in a Greater Manchester by-election, the co-leader of the Scottish party has said

01.03.2026 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 79    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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Flamingo Land must be blocked from lodging third planning application for Loch Lomond

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Government must cancel its exclusive agreement with Flamingo Land to stop them coming forward with a third planning application, Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer has said

02.03.2026 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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'Hannah Spencer has just shown Scotland that the best way to keep Reform out is by voting Green'

That's the verdict of Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay after Spencer's Gorton and Denton by-election win

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2589220...

@andrewlearmonth.bsky.social

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27.02.2026 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It took months of national and international debate, diplomacy, parliamentary scrutiny and public protest before Blair managed to involve the UK in an illegal war.

Starmer has done it within a single news cycle.

That's just how supine he is to Trump.

01.03.2026 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 210    πŸ” 82    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 4
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Main achievement this month: ensured this area's priorities, to maintain and improve green spaces, paths, school multi-use games areas and housing areas got more resources in the council budget. Thank you for raising these issues, so I could help include them. @southlangreens.bsky.social

02.03.2026 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Investment in grassroots sport will lead to long-term benefits for our communities.

We must support our local football and sports clubs and address barriers to participation.

It was a pleasure to visit @strochsfc.bsky.social in Glasgow with @anthonycarroll.bsky.social πŸ’š

02.03.2026 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the Scottish Greens Join the Scottish Greens today and be part of our growing movement. Why should I join?Β  We are always told that the system is broken, but it’s not. It’s rigged. It's rigged in favour of corporations,…

There has never been a better time to join the @scottishgreens. Do it tonight! πŸ’šπŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏπŸŒŽ
members.greens.scot/join/standar...

01.03.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the Scottish Greens Join the Scottish Greens today and be part of our growing movement. Why should I join?Β  We are always told that the system is broken, but it’s not. It’s rigged. It's rigged in favour of corporations, ...

A huge welcome to everyone who has joined the @scottishgreens.org this weekend! πŸ’š

Join our movement today and together we can build a better, fairer Scotland
members.greens.scot/join/standar...

01.03.2026 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

bsky.app/profile/gill...

01.03.2026 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Four People smiling with one holding canvassing cards infront of a hill, trees and cloudy skies.

Four People smiling with one holding canvassing cards infront of a hill, trees and cloudy skies.

Door knocking in East Kilbride yesterday, we are meeting more and more people planning to vote Green for the first time!

We've also seen a huge surge in followers since GPEW's big by-election win in Manchester πŸ’š

Keep up with everything we're doing by following along below πŸ‘‡

01.03.2026 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stunning session in Dennistoun today! πŸ’š

Folk said they saw the Green win in Manchester & see us now as the party to fight Reform come May's election βœŠπŸ—³οΈ

28.02.2026 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Green supporters with Vote Green posters.

Green supporters with Vote Green posters.

Another enthusiastic set of responses for our @edinburghgreens.bsky.social door knocking team in Gorgie Dalry this morning on behalf of @scottishgreens.org candidate @lornaslater.bsky.social in Edinburgh Central. #BothvotesGreen. #VoteGreen.

28.02.2026 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

With more people joining us every day we are on course for a record election result.

Every time I knock on doors I am meeting people who are planning to vote Green for the first time! πŸ’š

01.03.2026 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 107    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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People power led the Greens to victory in Gorton and Denton The party’s historic byelection win was earned by listening to voters, not ignoring them, as Labour has done

The Green Party took on the billionaire donors.

And won.

Some of my thoughts πŸ‘‡πŸΌ

observer.co.uk/news/opinion...

28.02.2026 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 677    πŸ” 139    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 8
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Scottish Greens condemn US attacks on Iran Scottish Greens condemn US attacks on Iran - Donald Trump is acting like a gangster on the world stage.

Once again, Trump has shown total contempt for human rights, international law and negotiations.

Our hopes are for the safety of the Iranian people, who now have to fear both their own government's violence and that coming from Trump and Netanyahu.
greens.scot/news/scottis...

28.02.2026 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Protestors in Motherwell asking councillors to save local sports facility

Protestors in Motherwell asking councillors to save local sports facility

It was inspiring to see so many of my constituents campaigning to save the Aquatec gym in Motherwell this week.

Sports and culture play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of communities.

We must protect our publicly owned community assets!

28.02.2026 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Frame it in the Louvre! Now bank that energy and get out and win #Holyrood26
I’ll be in Bridge of Allan this morning round the doors. Join me πŸ’š

28.02.2026 08:35 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hannah Spencer, a councillor and plumber, emerged victorious for the Greens, with a majority of 4402 votes at a historic by-election last night

Her full speech is here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...

27.02.2026 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'The Greens proved them all wrong: Starmer, Farage, and the media - the left is back' Neil Mackay examines the Greens’ Manchester by-election triumph and what it signals for Starmer, Reform and Scotland’s political future.

The Greens proved them all wrong: Starmer, Farage, the entire British media, Centrist Dads, and every culture warrior on Twitter.

The left is back. Now that’s what I call a vibe shift

My column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social

27.02.2026 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Major new poll puts Scottish Greens on course to overtake Labour at Holyrood

NEW: The Scottish Greens will overtake Labour at the next Holyrood election, a major new poll has predicted 🚨

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