Trans day fo remembrance
Today we remember all those who have lost their lives for being who they are.
Today and every day we stand with trans people as we work to build a more inclusive, welcoming Scotland. π³οΈββ§οΈ
20.11.2025 11:31 β π 126 π 36 π¬ 3 π 1
A letter written to the principal of the University of Edinburgh, from Lorna Slater MSP
I want to extend my full support to staff threatened with compulsory redundancy at the University of Edinburgh.
I have today written to the Principal imploring him to change direction.
19.11.2025 15:43 β π 41 π 17 π¬ 0 π 1
π The Scottish Government must urgently revise its climate plans to meet the scale of the emergency. That means restoring climate ambition, acknowledging the science and taking real action to decarbonise our economy in a way that supports workers and protects our environment π
18.11.2025 13:49 β π 16 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0
We urgently need a statement from the Scottish Government on the closure of the Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran. Exxonmobil are destroying the planet, the surrounding community in Fife and the livelihoods of hundreds of workers by pulling the plug on production.
This is not a Just Transition.
18.11.2025 11:44 β π 34 π 8 π¬ 1 π 0
Why should workers under 18 be paid different rates to do the same job? Young people donβt get a discount on their rent or their food bills β¬οΈ
12.11.2025 15:20 β π 25 π 8 π¬ 1 π 1
Scottish Greens graphic showing members and text reading '9,000 members. Join the Movement. greens.scot/join
We are almost at a record high membership ππ
12.11.2025 14:06 β π 36 π 11 π¬ 1 π 2
Greens call for expansion of free bus travel
Greens call for expansion of free bus travel - Free bus travel for young people has resulted in 250 million free journeys.
Bus services should be run in the public interest rather than corporate profits, with affordable, accessible and reliable services for all communities π
greens.scot/news/greens-...
11.11.2025 15:00 β π 19 π 5 π¬ 1 π 0
For a lot of people and animals, the period from the end of October to Hogmanay can be a dangerous and stressful time, and bonfire night is often the worst of it.
Thank you to the emergency services and everyone who worked to make Bonfire Night safer this year β¨
06.11.2025 12:11 β π 7 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
Zohran Mamdani has built a people-powered movement of hope, the likes of which hasnβt been seen in the US for decades.
There is a global movement for hope in these times of political darkness. Join us as we put that hope back into Scotland, our time is now ‡οΈ
05.11.2025 15:34 β π 24 π 7 π¬ 1 π 0
This past weekendβs horrific events on an LNER rail service have shocked us all.
π We should recognise the vital role played by the RMT and ASLEF unions in standing up for staff, securing fair pay and ensuring that rail workers have the tools and training they need.
04.11.2025 14:57 β π 21 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
Everyone with an interest in the park is invited to a public meeting this Monday at 6.30pm in Epworth Hall, Edinburgh, as the group holds its first AGM and elects a committee to take it forward.
Email me if you want to join or sign up below β¬οΈ
29.10.2025 13:21 β π 6 π 5 π¬ 1 π 0
Calling all friends of Holyrood Park β come and help us!
Our AGM is next Monday and all are invited to get involved: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-of...
28.10.2025 13:29 β π 5 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Excellent work @glasgowgreens.bsky.social πππ
26.10.2025 14:25 β π 21 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Re-elect Lorna Slater in Edinburgh & Lothians East
Your donation will support the campaign to get Lorna re-elected, so that she can continue to her transformative work as a Green MSP.
Over Β£1000 already! The @scottishgreens.org don't have billionaire backers, we have people like you who care about climate, human rights and a fairer future.
Please donate if you can.
Re-elect Lorna Slater in Edinburgh & Lothians East www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/re-elect-l...
26.10.2025 13:18 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Friends of Holyrood Park, please join us for a community meeting November 3rd.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-of...
22.10.2025 16:06 β π 13 π 4 π¬ 2 π 1
When I talk to new members, they tell me that the main reason for joining is simple β hope. It has a colour and that colour is Green π
21.10.2025 09:34 β π 17 π 4 π¬ 3 π 0
Re-elect Lorna Slater in Edinburgh & Lothians East
Your donation will support the campaign to get Lorna re-elected, so that she can continue to her transformative work as a Green MSP.
Nearly half way already! Thank you so much to those who've donated so far ππππ³οΈββ§οΈππ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Re-elect Lorna Slater in Edinburgh & Lothians East www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/re-elect-l...
18.10.2025 13:41 β π 9 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
I would be grateful for any donations to support my re-election campaign. Scottish Greens support climate action, human rights and a welcoming Scotland.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/EW62djoW
17.10.2025 11:29 β π 17 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
The Scot Gov must support local authorities across the country to Boycott, Divest from, and Sanction Israel.
10.10.2025 13:39 β π 9 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
This war didnβt begin two years ago, and the occupation stretches back for generations now. Unless there is a fundamental change we will be in the same situation. International pressure must continue to build until the occupation is over, and Palestinian lives are rebuilt.
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10.10.2025 13:13 β π 18 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
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