Chas Booth (he/him)

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

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Hope Wins! Scottish Greens.

Greens beat Reform! 💚

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.

Screenshot of agenda for Climate all-party oversight group

Following news that the council is expected to overshoot its carbon budget and is off track on cutting emissions, Greens called for a climate summit to get back on track.

That is happening today, with presentations from Council Leader, Finance Convenor & Transport Convenor.

Black banner with white type Bicycles deliver the freedom that auto promise .

Always remember.

Brumble Bikes Westerly, RI.

Photo of crowd with Palestinian flags and National Gallery of Scotland in the background

Photo of crowd with Palestinian flags and the Mound in the background

Powerful speeches at the International Day of Action in solidarity with Palestinian hostages at the Mound.

#FreePalestine

Photo of Scottish Greens activists at Dalry

Great turnout at @edinburghgreens.bsky.social door knocking session in Dalry today.

#votegreen

Yeah you’re right Chris. The last thing the city needs is a bus service that’s cheaper and serves the needs of the city better. 🙄

(Lothian is great, but I think it could still be improved.)

Screenshot of Lothian buses website showing no diversions to the service 16.

Screenshot from Lothian bustracker showing services on Henderson Street

Screenshot from Lothian bustracker showing services on Henderson Street

Delighted to hear that Lothian buses services have returned to Henderson Street.

#Leith

Scottish Greens (@scottishgreens.org) Two people have been abducted from Scotland in the middle of the night by the US military. Despite an order from our highest court that they be kept here. The Scottish Government must show that…

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The motion aims for a constructive dialogue with key stakeholders in order to address concerns about the scheme in order to strengthen it, for the benefit of the city.

The fact that Stephen thinks this is weird tells you more about Stephen than about me, or the motion, TBH.

Eh? I support the scheme Stephen. I just want to see the concerns addressed. In what respect is that weird? 🤷‍♂️

Croftathon: Leith’s Own Backyard Ultra! Inspired by the Backyard Ultras, Barkley Marathons and Forest Gump, Croftathon brings endurance and community spirit together in the heart of Leith! Every lap counts toward our ambitious goal: 4,536…

I'm running in the Croft-a-thon today - laps of Leith Community Croft to raise money for the amazing #Leith organisation behind the Croft, Earth in Common. I'm aiming to run at least 10k.

You can contribute here:

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Today!

In-person voting for @leithchooses.bsky.social is open at the Kirkgate community centre until 3pm today.

Anyone who lives, works or volunteers in #Leith can vote to fund their favourite community projects.

Hot drinks, face painting & bike-powered smoothie maker also available!

“Principled and pragmatic: Canada’s path” Prime Minister Carney addresses the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Thank you, Larry.It’s a pleasure – and a duty – to be with you at this turning point for Canada and for the world.Today, I’ll talk about the rupture in the world order, the end of a nice story, and th...

Mark Carney saying quiet bit out loud.

"We knew [...] the strongest would exempt themselves when convenient. That trade rules were enforced asymmetrically. And that international law applied with varying rigour depending on the identity of the accused or the victim."

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Patrick Harvie MSP (@patrickharvie.bsky.social) Utterly breathtaking. Sci-fi often speculates that we might sleepwalk into an AI dystopia. Labour just came out to make it an explicit commitment. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Scottish Greens (@scottishgreens.org) Now more than ever, it is important to stand with our European neighbours and friends. A new poll reveals that a vast majority of Scots would back rejoining the EU. Every vote for the Scottish Greens…

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Patrick Harvie MSP (@patrickharvie.bsky.social) I'm delighted to be campaigning with @irisduane.bsky.social not only as one of our regional candidates for Glasgow, but also for the Glasgow Kelvin & Maryhill constituency. It's a great time to get…

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Scottish Greens (@scottishgreens.org) Polls show that we could elect a record number of Scottish Green MSPs this May. 🗳️ But we can't do it without your vote. Make sure that you are registered to vote today:…

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Share your weather and climate stories The climate is changing across Edinburgh and South East Scotland. What changes have you noticed? How are they affecting where you live? Add your story to our map today. Your story will help the Cli...

What's your #climate story?

If you live, work, study or visit Edinburgh or South East Scotland, please add your story to the climate story map:

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Scottish Greens (@scottishgreens.org) It's time for a clean energy revolution. Scotland has an abundance of clean, cheap, green, renewable energy, we don't need more expensive fossil fuel projects like Rosebank. 2026 must be the year of…

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Patrick Harvie MSP (@patrickharvie.bsky.social) This is an incredibly weak response from the EU, and a dangerous position to take. Maduro's legitimacy is not the issue at hand. The US is acting as a rogue state, and will embolden other states to…

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Chris McCall (@dennynews.bsky.social) Patrick Harvie, Scottish Greens external affairs spokesman, calls US intervention in Venezuela “a dangerous and cynical act of imperialism and aggression from a Trump administration that has a proven…

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Gillian Mackay MSP (@gillianmacmsp.bsky.social) The unprovoked and deadly invasion of another country while its citizens sleep should appal all of us. The fact that Venezuela has some of the world’s largest oil reserves makes this feel very…

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The National (@scotnational.bsky.social) The Scottish Greens have branded the United States' air strikes against Venezuela as a 'dangerous and cynical act of imperialism and aggression'…

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Scottish Greens (@scottishgreens.org) Trump's illegal invasion and occupation of Venezuela must end. We stand in full solidarity with the people of Venezuela. This kind of blatant US imperialism cannot be allowed to stand.

Pretty clear the biggest threat to world security right now is Donald Trump.

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Photo of poster for exhibition 'Resistance' at Modern 2, National Galleries of Scotland.

Last few days to catch this excellent exhibition at Modern 2. Thoroughly recommended.

Scottish Greens (@scottishgreens.org) Help us fight back against corporate greed in 2026. Chip in to our people-powered campaign today: greens.scot/donate

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The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial Editorial: Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look at how the struggle to adapt to a dangerously warming world has become a test of…

"Climate risk is everyday injustice made worse"

The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial

Bid to scrap city traffic order sub-committee fails Green councillor Chas Booth tried to have the controversial Traffic Regulation Orders sub-committee scrapped at the last full council meeting of the year, but lost the vote. Edinburgh cycling…

Disappointing that Lab, Lib Dems & Tories didn't support this, but even more shocking that those parties had no alternative suggestions to address the problem. They seem content with drift & delay to our active travel schemes.

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Scottish Government urged to intervene in Edinburgh AI data centre plans THE Scottish Government has been urged to intervene after council officials ruled that an environmental impact assessment for a huge artificial…

The Scot Gov's legislation on environmental impact assessments urgently needs reviewed to close the loophole on data centres.

Scottish Government urged to intervene in Edinburgh AI data centre plans