Guy Ingerson

Faroe Islands scraps one of Europe's strictest abortion laws Politicians in the self-governing Danish territory have voted to overturn legislation which banned abortion in most cases.

Some good news from our northern neighbours.

This is a welcome step for women’s rights, the right to bodily autonomy and safe, secure abortions in the Faroe Islands.

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We’ve joined over 50 organisations and public figures backing @togetheralliance.bsky.social against the far-right.

🚨 Rising far-right narratives threaten cohesion and safety. Solidarity is critical to challenge prejudice and protect everyone’s right to live without fear.

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Wow, the anti-migrant protest leaders in Aberdeen are incredibly dangerous. This is white supremacy, and it is alive and well in Scotland. #Disclosure

Red ribbons and tea light candles can be seen on a table. The red candles are in the shape of the World AIDS Day Red ribbon.

Alongside others, I attended the #WorldAIDSDay vigil in Aberdeen today.

We remembered those we’ve lost and recommitted ourselves to ending stigma and loving and supporting friends, family, and neighbours living with HIV.

Thank you to Four Pillars for hosting and organising.

In the foreground, Guy Ingerson is seen marching through Union Street. In the background various people holding different flags can be seen, most prominently the trans pride flag.

Aberdeen Trades Union Council president, Tommy Campbell, gives a stirring speech on the steps of Union Terrace Gardens. Many people can be seen listening, holding flags, banners and placards.

People holding various flags, banners, and placards can be seen on Union Terrace Gardens, across from His Majesty’s Theatre.

On St Andrew’s Day we marched against racism and fascism.

Alongside fellow trade unionists, environmentalists, and activists campaigning for equality, peace, and freedom, we rejected bigotry and hate. Aberdeen’s diverse communities united.

Mark Ruskell: Crumbs off corporate table won’t be enough for Mossmorran's workers THE taps will turn off at ExxonMobil’s Mossmorran plant in February, meaning that hundreds of skilled workers and their families will face an…

The headwinds for Mossmorran were clear. That's why in 2022 we commissioned a report looking in depth at future options, followed by summits with trade unions. Governments needed to act much earlier.

Now we need to see real investment in the future of the site and the workforce.

The far-right in Aberdeen really are pathetic.

Threatening council staff when they were putting up Christmas lights last week, followed by 25 weirdos intimidating parents, teachers, and bairns outside Seaton Primary School today.

Asylum seekers and migrants aren’t the problem; bigotry is.

Dana Petroleum has been contracted by the Israeli govt. to explore gas off the coast of Gaza, in waters internationally recognised as Palestinian.

Israel is making huge profits - whilst Palestinians continue to suffer from occupation and violence.

BREAKING🚨 Campaigners were outside Dana Petroleum HQ in Aberdeen today to call out their contract with the Israeli government!

We join the International Day of Action against Dana Petroleum & its owner the Korean National Oil Company (KNOC) - in Ulsan, South Korea, in Aberdeen, Edinburgh & London.

Budget cuts are ripping the heart out of Dundee and Angus college - principal Dundee and Angus College faces £2.5m of cuts, including withdrawing from its Arbroath sporting campus.

The 20% real terms cut in funding our colleges have endured over the last 5 years has been devastating.

Our colleges are important working-class institutions, crucial to our economy, society, and a truly just transition.

Funding cuts must be reversed.

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Stop blaming refugees... for problems caused by billionaires. Scottish Greens.

Migrants didn't cut council funding.
Migrants didn't raise energy bills.
Migrants didn't close community centres.

Know what would help solve Scotland’s problems? Taxing the super-rich and building an affordable country for all.

It’s awful

I was lost for words yesterday during Trans Day of Remembrance. The EHRC guidance, transphobic but also deeply misogynistic, and the Herald political awards… the timing was something.

Warm words won’t cut it. People in positions of power need to take action.

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. 🏳️‍⚧️

UK and Scottish Governments announce major investment in offshore wind farm National Wealth Fund, Great British Energy and the Scottish National Investment Bank will each put up to £50m towards th...

We welcome the decision to take public equity stakes in the Pentland offshore wind farm.

Public ownership can help deliver better outcomes for:

✊ Workers
💷The taxpayer
🏭 Supply chains

In the UK, the single leading cause of death for men under 50 is suicide.

Three-quarters of all suicides in the UK are by men. This issue needs to be taken more seriously.

Vulnerability is not weakness. Open up and talk. End the stigma.

We're going to the world cup! A photo shows McTominay scoring the best goal in footballing history, an overhead kick.

For the first time in 28 years, Scotland will be at the World Cup!

Aberdeen beach just before the rain hit 🌊

Grabbing the wedding ring off a man’s finger or stealing a woman’s jewellery will not pay for immigration accommodation.

Are we really going to let the UK government, the Labour Party, enshrine theft into law? Is that who we are?

If you want refugees to pay for things, give them the right to work.

This is an important overview of the Scottish renewables jobs situation from @scottishtuc.bsky.social in a concise report.🔽
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Renewables employment is dominated by small firms, often sole traders.

Fewer Scots work in wind than energy efficient products.

Trans people exist. Billionaires Shouldn't. Scottish Greens.

trans people exist.
billionaires shouldn't.

Neil and I are pictured marching through the streets of Glasgow. Neil is holding a green Friends of the Earth Scotland flag. Both are smiling.

Thousands of people can be seen marching through the streets of Glasgow holding various placards.

It was great to join friends and colleagues in the @foescot.bsky.social bloc at Scotland’s Climate March in Glasgow today.

As governments, NGOs, and lobbyists meet in Brazil for COP30, people here and around the world are demanding climate action and justice!

🚨BREAKING 🚨

Huge Climate March underway in Glasgow!

People coming together across movements and groups to demand a better world!

#ScotlandsClimateMarch #COP30

Today, demands for action on climate will be taking place across the entire world. In the UK, there will be gatherings in major cities, showing solidarity with our fellow workers in the Global South and demanding climate justice for all

#UnionClimateAction

Bosses of Scotland's smallest councils to get huge pay rises The chief executive of Scotland's smallest council will get £32,000 extra next year, a 24% rise.

These pay rises are a slap in the face at a time when local services are being cut and many staff are struggling on low pay.

The pay disparities between council CEOs and frontline workers are huge. We should be narrowing the gap, not expanding it.

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Unfortunately, CCS and blue hydrogen appear to be a big part of what both the Scottish and UK governments are putting public money towards. It’s very frustrating.

North-east Scotland lacks 'coherent' just transition plan University of Aberdeen warns of job loses and 'missed opportunities' without urgent action.

The lack of a coherent transition plan is creating unnecessary job losses and low public confidence, and our communities are losing out.

Four years ago the Scottish government committed to co-design just transition plans, but since then, nothing. We need action.

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Solidarity on the Dundee Uni picket lines today @ducuuo.bsky.social #solidarity #NoCuts #WeAreTheUniversity ✊🩷💜🩷

How is the dispute at Dundee University affecting students? Students say they are feeling the effects across studios, classrooms and workshops.

Our students aren’t being heard.

“students aren't told anything at all."

"You really have to dig for all the information - online, on the website, through emails... unless you have the time to sit and dig through emails, you don't know what's going on," she says.

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Left to right: Chris Hale, Turan Ali, Matt Middler and Myla Corvidae are on the stage at the Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. Aberdeen Queer Arts Festival is projected on the back of the stage.

Last night I attended Queer Folks’ Tales at the Lemon Tree - part of Aberdeen Queer Arts Festival.

I’m very proud of my friend Matt who did his first performance at this great event. He absolutely rocked it. All the performers were brilliant.