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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.

2,701 Followers  |  114 Following  |  489 Posts  |  Joined: 14.11.2024
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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‘ 77    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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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‘ 17    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‘ 42    πŸ” 9    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‘ 31    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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‘ 103    πŸ” 29    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‘ 670    πŸ” 138    πŸ’¬ 10    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...

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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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Hannah’s victory sends a clear message that communities want real action on the cost of living, on public services and on the climate crisis.

Not more of the same managed decline from the same-old parties in the corridors of Westminster.

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Selfie with my co-leader Gillian Mackay

Selfie with my co-leader Gillian Mackay

The people you run into on Buchanan St!

Me and @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social had 2 mins between meetings to celebrate how many people have joined the @scottishgreens.org today! πŸ’š

We're bringing hope back to politics. Join our movement πŸ‘‡
members.greens.scot/join/standar...

27.02.2026 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 85    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Opposing genocide is not divisive.

Taxing the super-rich is not divisive.

Welcoming refugees is not divisive.

If Starmer just doesn't know or care what progressive voters want, he will learn in May.

27.02.2026 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 178    πŸ” 54    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

So proud of the campaign Hannah ran! πŸ’š

28.02.2026 07:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some establishment journalists absolutely flummoxed at being handed their asses

27.02.2026 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 118    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1
Gillian Mackay MSP and Councillor Anthony Carroll visit St Roch’s FC in Glasgow.

Gillian Mackay MSP and Councillor Anthony Carroll visit St Roch’s FC in Glasgow.

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Football clubs are often the beating heart of their community.

An excellent example is @strochsfc.bsky.social founded in 1920 and play at James McGrory Park, Glasgow.

It was a pleasure to join @anthonycarroll.bsky.social on this visit to see the excellent work the club are doing! πŸ’š

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🚨Big night for the Greens in England and big news for the Scottish Greens today

New poll from the Scottish Election Study finds they're set to overtake Scottish Labour in the election (pushing them into FOURTH)

SNP set for 57 seats, Reform on 22, Greens on 16, Labour on 15

27.02.2026 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4
New poll. Scottish Greens to overtake Labour and Tories in Scotland. Labour: 15 MSPs. Greens: 16 MSPs. Tory: 9 MSPs. On May 7th vote Scottish Greens.

New poll. Scottish Greens to overtake Labour and Tories in Scotland. Labour: 15 MSPs. Greens: 16 MSPs. Tory: 9 MSPs. On May 7th vote Scottish Greens.

🚨 NEW POLL!

Another new poll has the Scottish Greens overtaking both Labour and the Tories in May's Scottish Parliament election.

This May there's hope. We can build a fairer, greener, independent Scotland. πŸ’š

Be the change you want to see πŸ‘‡
www.greens.scot/join

27.02.2026 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 199    πŸ” 68    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 13
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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, ...

We aren’t simply looking to challenge Labour, we want to beat them and replace them.

The result in Gorton and Denton wasn't a fluke or an accident, it was a sign of what's coming for Labour this May.

Join us! πŸ’š

members.greens.scot/join/standar...

27.02.2026 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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This is where change starts. It's up to us.
πŸ‘‰ www.greens.scot/join

27.02.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 93    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4
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GREENS BEAT REFORM! πŸ’š

A huge well done to Hannah Spencer and our friends in the @greenparty.org.uk

Hannah has just shown Scotland that the best way to keep Reform out is by voting Green.

@zackpolanski.bsky.social πŸ‘πŸ»

27.02.2026 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 89    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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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, ...

This is our moment. We can bring hope back to politics.

Join our movement today and make it happen πŸ‘‡
members.greens.scot/join/standar...

27.02.2026 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 91    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sensational win! Now for #Holyrood26 πŸ’šπŸ’š

27.02.2026 07:59 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was a seat that Labour once considered untouchable.

But voters have chosen a local Green candidate who has spent her working life fixing homes and supporting her community.

Hannah has just shown Scotland that the best way to keep Reform out is by voting Green. πŸ’š

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