Lorna Slater MSP

Firework Future looks bright without the bang One of Edinburgh’s greatest charms is its ability to fill the air with colour and sound, no matter the season, time of day, or weather.

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Public consultations have shown overwhelming local support for expanding these zones and they are already helping to reduce harm and anxiety for animals and vulnerable people alike.

💚 Only the @scottishgreens.org
can fix our rigged housing market and make our society fairer for all.

The Housing Bill, introduced by Scottish Greens, has passed!

✅ Rent controls
✅ The right for renters to keep pets
✅ The right for renters to decorate
✅ Increased council tax on second homes
✅ Support for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
👇 And more

Do you know or work with bike mechanics in Scotland? We want to hear from you to look at creating a new apprenticeship scheme 🚲

Email me: Lorna.Slater.MSP@parliament.scot

Compulsory Digital ID an unnecessary step too far The UK Government’s proposal to introduce mandatory Digital ID for every citizen is one of the most alarming policies we have seen in recent years.

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📷 Labour’s proposals 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?

We are fixing a rigged housing market. Rent controls are coming thanks to the @scottishgreens.org 🏠

It’s time to fix Scotland’s broken home rental market - Lorna Slater This week the Scottish Parliament will debate one of the most important pieces of legislation of this session, the Housing (Scotland) Bill.

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🏠No one should be spending most of their pay packet just to keep a roof over their head, while landlords make record profits. Homes are for living in, not for profiteering.

Thank you @lornaslater.bsky.social for coming to meet with constituents today! We covered:
🌻 Nature restoration
🌊 Flood prevention
💰 Funding for community action
🛩 Make polluters pay

Please keep pushing for a strong Climate Plan that reduces inequality & improves lives! ##ActNowChangeForever

Greens will protect families with introduction of rent controls Greens will protect families in Edinburgh with introduction of rent controls Lorna Slater, the Scottish Green MSP for Lothian, has urged all parties to back the introduction of rent controls and st…

This Bill is only happening because of the Scottish Greens, who introduced it to ensure that rent controls and new rights for renters were at the heart of the legislation.

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End rip off rents! End rip off rents! -

🏠 All renters and families deserve financial stability, and should not have to worry about losing the roof over their heads. Homes are for living in and not for profiteering. We need to make unaffordable rent hikes become a thing of the past.

Add your voice: greens.scot/EndRipOffRents

Immigration is a lifeline not a burden In recent weeks across the UK we have seen hateful anti-immigration marches in the streets, with crowds chanting slogans like “send them home” or “stop the boats”.

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Migrants help keep our NHS running, immigrants work in our schools, on our farms, across our hospitality sector and they set up businesses that create jobs. Immigration brings skills and innovation, it enriches our culture and teaches us to be interested in the wider world.

Greens call for end to first class rail Greens call for end to first class rail - We can build a people's railway for the 21st century.

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We can build a people's railway for the 21st century 🛤️

🚊Have you had your say on the North-South tram extension yet?

Residents can provide their views through the official online consultation, which will help inform a Strategic Business Case for the expansion.

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Handcuffs for peaceful protesters, handshakes for oppressors​​​​​​​ - Lorna Slater This weekend we saw images of hundreds of people being arrested for the ‘crime’ of holding banners and carboard signs. It was a result of the UK Government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action as...

Peaceful protest is not terrorism. It is a fundamental part of civic life, a way for ordinary people to hold power to account when other avenues are closed.
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No more money for Israel's arms dealers No more money for Israel's arms dealers - Scottish Government accepts Green proposal to stop funding Israel’s arms dealers.

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📢 BREAKING: Scottish Government accepts Green proposal to stop funding Israel’s arms dealers.

Let’s get moving on an effective public transport system If you travel to countries like Germany or Poland you know that an efficient and effective tram and train network is possible. In Scotland, road transport is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse ...

If we want to improve air quality, reduce accidents and road deaths, keep our streets safe and meet our climate commitments, ambitious change is needed 🚆
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It's time for Scotland to stand against genocide.

And finally another quick congratulations to @zackpolanski.bsky.social for his election as new GPEW leader. Change has come and we're so ready to deliver what our communities need.

With only nine months until the next Scottish election, we will be offering our most bold and ambitious vision to date, focused on helping people save money and tackling the climate emergency. I'm so excited to be on that journey with Ross & Gillian.

It has been the privilege of my life to serve as the party's co-leader for the past 6 years, especially alongside @patrickharvie.bsky.social - what a whirlwind it has been!

First day back in term and I must say a massive congratulations to @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social and @ross-greer.bsky.social for their election as @scottishgreens.org new co-leaders

Last chance to vote! Voting closes tomorrow for the new @scottishgreens.org co-leadership team. Don't miss your chance to have your say.

💚All areas and levels of our politics should have compassion and Green values at the heart. Vote Lorna #1 to continue leading the @scottishgreens.org

Kids back to school, Greens back to improving education - Lorna Slater As schools across Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland return for a new academic year, families are once again adjusting to early mornings, packed lunches and the excitement that comes with new classroo...

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