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Gillian Mackay MSP

@gillianmacmsp.bsky.social

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

1,892 Followers  |  67 Following  |  249 Posts  |  Joined: 14.11.2024  |  2.1034

Latest posts by gillianmacmsp.bsky.social on Bluesky

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Good luck to @scotlandnt.bsky.social as they take on Greece tonight at Hampden in a World Cup Qualifier

I have consistently campaigned for all our national team games to be on free-to-air TV.

Coverage is on BBC Two, the BBC Scotland channel and iPlayer from 19:30. πŸ₯³

09.10.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Watch as Scottish flotilla activists Sid Khan and Jim Hickey address a crowd at Glasgow Airport

The pair were imprisoned by Israel for almost one week

08.10.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 88    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Hold on a minute, it's actually me and @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social who lead the Green party trying to 'destroy' Britain!*

We do love the raw panic Zack and team have generated in London's elite media circles though πŸ’š

*For an independent Scottish republic πŸ‘‡
members.greens.scot/join

08.10.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Join the Scottish Greens Join the Scottish Greens to be a part of the movement that will change Scotland. Membership gives you the right to vote in our open democratic structures, receive invitations to members only events ac...

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
members.greens.scot/join

08.10.2025 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 65    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let's talk about Meningitis!

08.10.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Across Scotland, we will come together to show that our communities stand united against racism.

That we stand with victims and survivors, and for justice for all women.

Solidarity! ✊

08.10.2025 06:42 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Jenrick could have visited Handsworth to listen to residents – he chose to pass through and make a judgement based on the colour of their skin. Instead of getting to know our nation of neighbours, he chose racism.

The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.

The Greens say enough is enough.

07.10.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1839    πŸ” 526    πŸ’¬ 83    πŸ“Œ 29
Ross Greer MSP and Gillian Mackay MSP, smiling and facing the camera, with a caption reading "Join the Scottish Greens greens.scot/join"

Ross Greer MSP and Gillian Mackay MSP, smiling and facing the camera, with a caption reading "Join the Scottish Greens greens.scot/join"

Our membership has been rising since these two became our new leadership team. Join us now, as we prepare to make 2026 our best ever election year! greens.scot/join

07.10.2025 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Article in the Guardian: Foreign staff have β€˜changed our lives’: Scottish farmers fear for future after changes to skilled worker visas

Article in the Guardian: Foreign staff have β€˜changed our lives’: Scottish farmers fear for future after changes to skilled worker visas

This is the reality of Reform UK's desperate right-wing grifting.

06.10.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 73    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens co-leader - asking people to join the movement.

Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens co-leader - asking people to join the movement.

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

07.10.2025 09:03 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

04.10.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

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.

06.10.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Shetland to boycott Israel. Islands council backs Green motion to join boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign.

Shetland to boycott Israel. Islands council backs Green motion to join boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign.

🚨BREAKING: Shetland has joined the global Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions campaign against the genocidal regime in Israel!

06.10.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 158    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
The Guardian. Environment. Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act.

The Guardian. Environment. Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act.

Funders and directors of climate change denial groups have given over Β£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.

04.10.2025 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2
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"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.

03.10.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 157    πŸ” 68    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

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.

02.10.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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.

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.

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?

πŸ”Ž www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topic/lorna-...

03.10.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Greens within 5 points of overtaking Labour. @zackpolanski.bsky.social wasn’t joking when he said we’re not here to feel disappointed in them, we’re here to replace them.

03.10.2025 05:40 β€” πŸ‘ 456    πŸ” 126    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 18

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.

03.10.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Wee day oot poster with highlights:
free bike repair
guided storytelling walks
yoga sessions
fresh apple juice
food truck 
musical instrument library
any-wheeled races
face paint

Wee day oot poster with highlights: free bike repair guided storytelling walks yoga sessions fresh apple juice food truck musical instrument library any-wheeled races face paint

Happening this weekend: A Wee Day Oot at Lochore Meadows Country Park as part of the #FifeClimateFestival2025! A free, family-friendly day of activities and inspiration.

More info here: buff.ly/zQc7CrH

03.10.2025 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of a letter to Kemi Badenoch, the full text is linked in the subsequent post

Screenshot of a letter to Kemi Badenoch, the full text is linked in the subsequent post

Screenshot of a letter to Kemi Badenoch, the full text is linked in the subsequent post

Screenshot of a letter to Kemi Badenoch, the full text is linked in the subsequent post

Today I've joined parliamentarians from across the political spectrum in calling on Kemi Badenoch to rethink her dangerous position on the climate and net zero - a position which puts Britain's economic strength, national security, and environmental leadership at risk.

03.10.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 407    πŸ” 98    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 3

Thank you for flagging, Glen.

It certainly cost us 2 seats last time.

In South Scotland region we were short of gaining the final list MSP by 115 votes, while IGV’s candidate on the list got 1690 votes.

They have almost no online presence, but received 2,220 votes in the Glasgow regional list.

03.10.2025 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And within 6% in Glasgow Southside.

Can Glasgow go Green next year?

We've got some fantastic candidates who would make great MSPs - @hollybruce.bsky.social @elliebgomersall.bsky.social πŸ’š

03.10.2025 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social

This is for Glasgow Kelvin and Maryhill from Nowcast here:
www.nowcast.uk/holyrood/map

@scottishgreens.org are within 1.4% of taking the Holyrood seat for the Greens at 1st preference from the SNP.

03.10.2025 06:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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"We have an incredible opportunity in Scotland because we have such huge potential from renewables, which are an incredibly cheap way to generate electricity."

@ross-greer.bsky.social on #bbcdn

01.10.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 149    πŸ” 57    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 6
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Four Scots have been kidnapped by the Israeli military while trying to deliver lifesaving food and medical supplies to starving Palestinians as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

The UK government must intervene, and this genocide must be brought to an end.

@ross-greer.bsky.social at #FMQs

02.10.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 129    πŸ” 63    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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.

02.10.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Michelle Mone continues to sit in the House of Lords, entitled to take taxpayer's money and vote on our laws.

Nobody ever voted her in, and we have no way to get her out.

She's a symbol of everything wrong with the undemocratic Lords, and shows why it must finally be scrapped.

01.10.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 86    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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'The guys who run Reform are absolute chancers.

The people who make our lives more difficult arrive in private jets, not dinghies.'

@ross-greer.bsky.social on #bbcdn

01.10.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 574    πŸ” 234    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 20

This is a moment of huge danger.

There are 4 Scottish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla and others from across the UK.

The Labour government must speak out. All activists on board must be given safe passage.

01.10.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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