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Mark Ruskell

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Member Scottish Parliament, Mid Scot & Fife - Scottish Green Party - Spokesperson Environment, Transport - he/him

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โšก Call 105 to report a power cut
๐Ÿ“ฒSave the number to your phone so it's easy to access
๐Ÿ’ก Keep a torch handy, just in case the lights go out
๐Ÿ”ŒIf you've got a power bank, make sure it's fully charged so you can charge your devices

09.12.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Mark standing in front of a map of Scotland with the text "I pledge to support volunteering in my community. No volunteers, no community"

Mark standing in front of a map of Scotland with the text "I pledge to support volunteering in my community. No volunteers, no community"

Great to catch up recently with @Volunteer Scotland. I really valued getting to hear about the impact volunteers have across the Mid Scotland and Fife region.

#NoVolunteersNoCommunity

07.12.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Virtual Room | Edinburgh Airport We've set up a virtual room where the material relating to the Airspace Change proposal is available for you to browse.

You can access the consultation here > buff.ly/qSbbV05

My inbox is also open to anyone who would like to discuss the proposal further, or share their concerns๐Ÿ›ซ

07.12.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Virtual Room | Edinburgh Airport We've set up a virtual room where the material relating to the Airspace Change proposal is available for you to browse.

๐Ÿ“ข have your say ๐Ÿ“ข

Edinburgh Airport's consultation on their airspace modernisation is open and running until 25 Jan 2026.

I encourage constituents who have thoughts or concerns to take the time to share their thoughts and make sure their voice is heard!

07.12.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wellbeing and Hope: Respite for Young Carers โ€“ Big Give Fife Young Carers empowers Young Carers to thrive. Many miss out on opportunities while caring for family. This project offers โ€ฆ

Fife Young Carers' Big Give Christmas Challenge runs until Tuesday!

๐ŸŒŸ All donations will be doubled ๐ŸŒŸ

2/3 of Young Carers in Fife rarely or never get a break. Over time, this severely impacts health, confidence and future opportunities.

๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/43sm2lp

06.12.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Green MSP calls for free bus travel for everyone under 30 Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell urges free bus travel for under 30s in Scotland in next budget, building on the current under-22 scheme to boostโ€ฆ

transport is a win-win for people and planet. Thatโ€™s why the Scottish Greens are pushing for more people to get a free bus pass as soon as possible.
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06.12.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Green MSP calls for free bus travel for everyone under 30 Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell urges free bus travel for under 30s in Scotland in next budget, building on the current under-22 scheme to boostโ€ฆ

losing their bus pass is huge, with new travel costs eating into their budgets.

Too many workers in their 20s are trapped in a cycle of ever-rising costs and insecure work, with far too many in Clackmannanshire struggling to cover their rent and bills every month.

Lowering the cost of public

06.12.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Green MSP calls for free bus travel for everyone under 30 Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell urges free bus travel for under 30s in Scotland in next budget, building on the current under-22 scheme to boostโ€ฆ

of the clearest achievements of the Scottish Parliament. Families all over Clackmananshire have saved thousands of pounds in a period when bills and other costs have otherwise soared.

But the cost-of-living crisis doesnโ€™t stop for people the day they turn 22. For many young people the impact of

06.12.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Green MSP calls for free bus travel for everyone under 30 Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell urges free bus travel for under 30s in Scotland in next budget, building on the current under-22 scheme to boostโ€ฆ

more of Scotland.

The Greensโ€™ introduction of free bus travel for everyone under 22 has been a huge success for people in Clackmannanshire.

Thousands of young people across our communities are saving money, finding new opportunities, and helping to tackle the climate crisis.

This scheme is one

06.12.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Green MSP calls for free bus travel for everyone under 30 Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell urges free bus travel for under 30s in Scotland in next budget, building on the current under-22 scheme to boostโ€ฆ

has been one of the greatest successes of devolution, saving them and their families a fortune and helping to tackle the climate crisis.

Extending it to everyone under 30 would give over half a million more people a free bus pass, opening up new opportunities to find work or education and to see

06.12.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Green MSP calls for free bus travel for everyone under 30 Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell urges free bus travel for under 30s in Scotland in next budget, building on the current under-22 scheme to boostโ€ฆ

This would build on the ground breaking free bus pass scheme already delivered by the Scottish Greens for those under 22. Over 250 million free journeys have been taken by young people since the schemeโ€™s launch, with over 5,700 of those in Clackmannanshire.

Free bus travel for young people

06.12.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Boycott Eurovision. Headline on Sky News reads:
"Israel allowed to take part in Eurovision 2026 - as several countries withdraw"

Boycott Eurovision. Headline on Sky News reads: "Israel allowed to take part in Eurovision 2026 - as several countries withdraw"

๐ŸŒ Eurovision has TV, streaming and social media audience figures in the billions. It is watched the world over.

๐Ÿšซ The UK taking part alongside Israel pink washes genocide. Russia was banned, so should Israel be.

05.12.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join the Scottish Greens Join the Scottish Greens today and be part of our growing movement.ย  Why should I join?ย  We are always told that the system is broken, but itโ€™s not. Itโ€™s rigged. It's rigged in favour ofโ€ฆ

Share our vision for a fairer, greener, independent Scotland that puts people before profit?
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www.greens.scot/join

05.12.2025 13:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The National. Scottish Greens membership hits record high, surpassing 9,200.

The National. Scottish Greens membership hits record high, surpassing 9,200.

๐Ÿ’š There has never been a more exciting time to get involved with the @ScottishGreens as we look towards the 2026 election.

05.12.2025 13:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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05.12.2025 10:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Virtual Room | Edinburgh Airport We've set up a virtual room where the material relating to the Airspace Change proposal is available for you to browse.

You can access the consultation here > buff.ly/qSbbV05

My inbox is also open to anyone who would like to discuss the proposal further, or share their concerns๐Ÿ›ซ

04.12.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ“ข have your say ๐Ÿ“ข

Edinburgh Airport's consultation on their airspace modernisation is open and running until 25 Jan 2026.

I encourage constituents who have thoughts or concerns to take the time to share their thoughts and make sure their voice is heard!

04.12.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Warmer Homes Scotland The Scottish Governmentโ€™s Warmer Homes Scotland programme offers support worth ยฃ10,000 or more for eligible households for energy-saving home improvements like heating and insulation to help makeโ€ฆ

๐ŸŒ www.homeenergyscotland.org/warmer-homes-scotland

โ˜Ž๏ธ 0808 808 2282

03.12.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Warmer Homes Scotland The Scottish Governmentโ€™s Warmer Homes Scotland programme offers support worth ยฃ10,000 or more for eligible households for energy-saving home improvements like heating and insulation to help makeโ€ฆ

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7,334 households.

๐Ÿ“ˆ This is the highest number of households that the scheme has supported in any single year.

๐ŸŒŽ More than 5,900 tonnes of C02 are estimated to have been saved in just 12 months by the scheme.

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Info graphic reads:
5,676 homes in Mid Scotland and Fife are warmer and more comfortable than to the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme. Contact Home Energy Scotland on 0808 080 2282 to check if you qualify.

Info graphic reads: 5,676 homes in Mid Scotland and Fife are warmer and more comfortable than to the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme. Contact Home Energy Scotland on 0808 080 2282 to check if you qualify.

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โ™จ๏ธ Since 2015, almost 50,000 homes across Scotland have been supported through the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme.

๐Ÿ“† In the last year, the scheme has helped homes in all 32 of Scotlandโ€™s Local Authorities for the tenth year running, installing over 14,000 energy efficiency improvements in

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Safe homes for Scotlandโ€™s swifts Safe homes for Scotlandโ€™s swifts -

๐Ÿชฝ Our swift population is in sharp decline. They've fallen by two thirds since 1995 and were added to the UK's conservation red list in 2020.

๐Ÿ“จ But we have a simple, low-cost solution. Tell the government that now is the time to act to save our swifts.

๐Ÿ”— greens.scot/saveourswifts

03.12.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Free bus travel for everyone under 30 is top Budget demand for Scottish Greens John Swinney's SNP Government will announce its Budget next month.

๐Ÿ“ฐ www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/free-bus-travel-everyone-under-36332470.amp

02.12.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Free bus travel for everyone under 30 is top Budget demand for Scottish Greens John Swinney's SNP Government will announce its Budget next month.

๐ŸšŒ 4 years ago @ScottishGreens.org delivered free bus travel for under 22s.

3๏ธโƒฃ0๏ธโƒฃ We want to expand it to everyone under 30 - improving mobility, lowering congestion & pollution, and leaving more money in people's pockets.

๐ŸŸข Reducing the cost of public transport is a win-win for people and planet.

02.12.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Safe homes for Scotlandโ€™s swifts Safe homes for Scotlandโ€™s swifts -

Swifts are incredible birds that migrate from Africa every year, but they are in serious decline and a major reason is because their nesting sites on buildings are under threat.

Tell the government that now is the time to act.

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Great session round the doors in #Newburgh listening about local issues and talking about work we have been doing to campaign for a new rail station over the years ๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ’š

30.11.2025 19:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Safe homes for Scotlandโ€™s swifts Safe homes for Scotlandโ€™s swifts -

Swifts are incredible birds that migrate from Africa every year, but they are in serious decline and a major reason is because their nesting sites on buildings are under threat.

Tell the government that now is the time to act.

30.11.2025 09:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Safe homes for Scotlandโ€™s swifts Safe homes for Scotlandโ€™s swifts -

Our swift population is in sharp decline. They've fallen by two thirds since 1995 and were added to the UK's conservation red list in 2020.

But we have a simple, low-cost solution. Tell the government that now is the time to act to save our swifts.

greens.scot/saveourswifts

29.11.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 40    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Help us get more Scottish Green MSPs elected to Holyrood in May! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š Just ยฃ10 or ยฃ20 helps us to get our message out around the doors ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒhttps://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/VyYXD05n?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink

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29.11.2025 10:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mark Ruskell: Crumbs off corporate table wonโ€™t be enough for Mossmorran's workers THE taps will turn off at ExxonMobilโ€™s Mossmorran plant in February, meaning that hundreds of skilled workers and their families will face anโ€ฆ

THE taps will turn off at ExxonMobilโ€™s Mossmorran plant in February, meaning that hundreds of skilled workers and their families will face an anxious Christmas.

๐Ÿ”— Read my article in @scotnational.bsky.social here: www.thenational.scot/politics/256...

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There needs to be a cross party discussion on how we can maintain EU alignment and future proof these protections while not opening them up to being watered down completely.

28.11.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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