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Mark Ruskell

@markruskell.bsky.social

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

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5 years old, have a chronic illness or feel they require a little extra help. To be added to the register, visit spenergynetworks.co.uk/psr or text β€˜PSR’ to 61999.

04.08.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

SP Energy Networks offers extra support to customers who need it most through its Priority Services Register. The Priority Services Register is available to people aged over 60, those with special communication needs or dependent on electricity for home or medical care, have a child under

04.08.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Info graphic.

If you experience a power cut, call 105 no matter who you pay your bill to.

Info graphic. If you experience a power cut, call 105 no matter who you pay your bill to.

To report a power outage or emergency call 105 for information about power cuts in your area. 105 is a free service.

Alternatively you can contact the SP Energy Networks Emergency Customer Contact Number – 0800 092 9290 from a landline or mobile.

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Image of map of Scotland with EU flag, and text which reads 'an independent Scotland could rejoin the EU'

Image of map of Scotland with EU flag, and text which reads 'an independent Scotland could rejoin the EU'

πŸ’” Brexit has been a disaster.

πŸ«‚ An independent Scotland could rejoin the EU.

01.08.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scottish Greens believe it's time to decriminalise cannabis.

31.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Britain's Favourite Path It's time to vote for Britain's Favourite Path 2025. Which path will you choose?

Vote now for Britain's Favourite Path! πŸ—³οΈ
For me it has to be the West Highland Way, with memories of an epic 2 day MTB ride when I was 19 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

30.07.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to the residents of the flats in Tillicoultry for meeting with me today. It was not their fault that RAAC was found in their property, and how they have been treated is shocking. I'm glad to be able to offer support to their fight to find justice.

30.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Colourful text which reads 'tax the super rich'

Colourful text which reads 'tax the super rich'

Making the richest in society pay more has helped Scottish Greens deliver for working-class Scots.
🚌Free bus travel for Under 22s
🚸The Scottish Child Payment for families
πŸ₯ͺMore free school meals
πŸ“ˆIncreased funding for local services

26.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of an orange man in a red hat with the text: Trump not welcome in Scotland

Image of an orange man in a red hat with the text: Trump not welcome in Scotland

Say it loud, say it clear:
Donald Trump's not welcome here.

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The 1% don't care about us. They just want to distract us.

25.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Image from front page of Perthshire Advertiser with the headline 'cuts could risk lives'

Image from front page of Perthshire Advertiser with the headline 'cuts could risk lives'

πŸš’ @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social is consulting on service delivery review

🀝 Public meetings in Fife, Perth & Crianlarich: www.firescotland.gov.uk/service-delivery-review/public-consultation-meetings/#section7

πŸ›œ Online: www.firescotland.gov.uk/service-deli...

25.07.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of article from the Perthshire Advertiser with the headline 'Climate protest in city centre'.

Image of article from the Perthshire Advertiser with the headline 'Climate protest in city centre'.

πŸͺ§Activists gathered in Perth to send a strong message that Scotland doesn't need a new fossil fuel power station

🌍 We need to focus on phasing out fossil fuel and transitioning to renewables

🟒 Scottish Greens want a just transitions with green jobs and a cleaner planet

24.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Logo reads:
Fife Climate Festival
20 September - 19 October 2025

Logo reads: Fife Climate Festival 20 September - 19 October 2025

#FifeClimateFestival2025 runs from 20 Sept - 19 Oct.

Small grants are available to help support community groups to host events. Find out more here:
🌍 Festival info: fccan.org.uk/fife-climate...
πŸ’· Small Grants: fccan.org.uk/community-cl...

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Delighted to be re-selected by @scottishgreens as lead MSP candidate for #Holyrood26 Mid-Scotland & Fife πŸ’š

Super excited Mags Hall now has a big chance of being our second MSP for the region πŸ’šπŸ’š

Join us, make it happen! greens.scot/join

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This week, I wrote to the Cabinet Secretary and Chief Executive of NHS Forth Valley Hospital to protect the workforce and prevent Serco from utilising fire-and-rehire tactics to change their contracts.

16.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The following dogs are at an increased risk of heatstroke? πŸ₯΅
1. Brachycephalic or flat-faced breeds
2. Older dogs
3. Puppies
4. Overweight dogs
5. Dogs with underlying health conditions
6. Larger breeds

12.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🐢 Dogs die in hot cars - take care of your four legged pals in the heat.

πŸ• Good advice from @dogstrust.bsky.social

12.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🟒 The Scottish Greens believe the House of Lords is antidemocratic and archaic.

πŸ—³οΈ Lawmakers should be elected, not appointed.

12.07.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Infographic with warm weather advice for people looking after dogs.

Walk your dog when it's cooler; early morning or late evening.

Ensure your dog has plenty of water and shade all day.

Do the tarmac test: if you can't comfortably hold your hand on tarmac for five seconds, then postpone your walk until it's cooler.

Take extra care:
Flat faced, overweight, unwell and older dogs are at increased risk of heatstroke.

Exercise is the most common trigger for heat-related illness so take care not to over-exert your dog.

Infographic with warm weather advice for people looking after dogs. Walk your dog when it's cooler; early morning or late evening. Ensure your dog has plenty of water and shade all day. Do the tarmac test: if you can't comfortably hold your hand on tarmac for five seconds, then postpone your walk until it's cooler. Take extra care: Flat faced, overweight, unwell and older dogs are at increased risk of heatstroke. Exercise is the most common trigger for heat-related illness so take care not to over-exert your dog.

😎 Enjoy the sun, stay hydrated and look after your four legged friends!

11.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Scotland belongs to the people, not an unelected billionaire monarch. It's time for an independent Scottish Republic.

11.07.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't buy the excuses. There's more than enough money in the UK to:
🟒 Tackle the climate emergency
🟒 Improve public services
🟒 Lower household bills

It's time to put people and planet before profit

#TaxTheRich

10.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of an orange president with the slogan 'Trump not welcome in Scotland'

Picture of an orange president with the slogan 'Trump not welcome in Scotland'

Say it loud
Say it clear:
Donald Trump's not welcome here!

09.07.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

example and the rest of the UK can catch up with us, by ending the sport for good to put paws before profits.

09.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

anyone possibly think it is acceptable to subject them to such pain and injury in this day in age?

The figures across the UK are harrowing, but unfortunately not surprising. So long as greyhound racing is legal, these numbers will continue to grow. I hope that both Scotland can lead by

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caused by racing to begin with.

One dead or injured greyhound, caused by racing, is one too many, and this industry has thousands on its hands. If you have ever met a greyhound, you will know how loving and trusting they are. You will see their individual personalities shine through. How could

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been discarded with a broken leg that had never been properly treated. He was frightened, anxious and dealing with an unhealed break at such a young age. He’s now 12 years old and a completely different dog who has brought such love into our family, but he should never have been put through trauma

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being left in severe pain for the sake of so-called entertainment. They are forced to run round a track at 40mph speeds, colliding with each other, resulting in broken legs, necks, and too frequently, deaths.

My own dog Bert is a greyhound. When I rescued him, he was around two years old and had

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Image of a greyhound, with the text:
End Greyhound racing.
2024
346 dead
3,809 injured

Image of a greyhound, with the text: End Greyhound racing. 2024 346 dead 3,809 injured

I am proud that my Bill is moving through Parliament at the moment to protect greyhounds and make racing illegal in Scotland. I want to see a UK-wide ban as soon as possible to end the needless suffering of these gentle creatures.

These beautiful dogs deserve a better life than dying young or

09.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Fear of bailiffs means vulnerable people don't go to councils for the help they need, locking them in a cycle of poverty.

It's time to change that.

09.07.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Write off millions of pounds of council tax debt, say Scottish Greens The party has tabled an amendment to the housing bill which would reduce the time limit for council tax arrears.

In the rest of the UK council tax debt is written off after 6 years. It's a minimum of 20 years in Scotland.

Some councils are chasing debts older than Harry Styles!

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

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