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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 1h

With Reform set to gain and Labour and Tories both trying to out-do each other in the cruelty stakes, it is likely to be the nastiest election yet.

Politics doesn't need to be like this.

Greens will focus on how we cut bills and build a more equal Scotland.
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Gillian Mackay: Expect the 2026 Holyrood election to be the nastiest to date

Conference season is firmly under way and it’s been a depressing affair. It feels like Labour and the Tories are engaged in a race to the bottom…

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 2h

Unemployment has climbed to its highest level since the pandemic.

Socialist economic policies that have the wellbeing of people at their heart would create jobs for workers.

But we’ve seen the opposite from Labour.

It’s never been clearer that Labour has abandoned its working-class roots.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 4h

📺Scottish Greens Party Political Broadcast.

Tuesday 14 October, 18:25 STV & 18:55 BBC One Scotland.

Scottish Greens Party Political Broadcast.

Live on Tuesday 14 October, 18:25 on STV & 18:55 on BBC One Scotland.

An image of Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer in a woodland area.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 9h

'The people who make our lives more difficult arrive in private jets, not dinghies.'

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 8h

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 1d

📢Scotland's land belongs to the people, not the super-rich land hoarders.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 23h

There is more than enough wealth in this country to end poverty and fund our NHS.

Communities have been punished by decades of Tory and Labour cuts, whilst the super-rich have hoarded Scotland's wealth.

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 5d

Good luck to @scotlandnt.bsky.social as they take on Greece tonight at Hampden in a World Cup Qualifier

I have consistently campaigned for all our national team games to be on free-to-air TV.

Coverage is on BBC Two, the BBC Scotland channel and iPlayer from 19:30. 🥳

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5d

Watch as Scottish flotilla activists Sid Khan and Jim Hickey address a crowd at Glasgow Airport

The pair were imprisoned by Israel for almost one week

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 5d

Hold on a minute, it's actually me and @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social who lead the Green party trying to 'destroy' Britain!*

We do love the raw panic Zack and team have generated in London's elite media circles though 💚

*For an independent Scottish republic 👇
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 6d

My secret evil plot to ‘destroy Britain’ has been unveiled by (checks notes) the same paper that endorsed Liz Truss.

If I don’t know better I’d say we’ve got them entirely rattled.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Greens who want to save the world by destroying Britain.

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 6d

The @scottishgreens.org have delivered free bus travel for young people, scrapped peak rail fares, passed rent controls and so much more.

Be part of our movement and help us achieve the transformational change Scotland really needs
members.greens.scot/join

Join the Scottish Greens

Join the Scottish Greens to be a part of the movement that will change Scotland. Membership gives you the right to vote in our open democratic structures, receive invitations to members only events ac...

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 6d

Let's talk about Meningitis!

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 6d

Across Scotland, we will come together to show that our communities stand united against racism.

That we stand with victims and survivors, and for justice for all women.

Solidarity! ✊

Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 6d

We won't let those intent on dividing our communities use the real fears of women as a smokescreen for their hatred.

We stand together against the far right. ✊️🤝

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 7d

Jenrick could have visited Handsworth to listen to residents – he chose to pass through and make a judgement based on the colour of their skin. Instead of getting to know our nation of neighbours, he chose racism.

The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.

The Greens say enough is enough.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 7d

Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham

Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on 90-minute visit Robert Jenrick complained about visiting an area of Birmingham where he “didn’t see another white face” and said it was not the kind of country he wanted to live in. After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith” and he wanted people to live alongside each other. Continue reading...

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Patrick Harvie MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 7d

Our membership has been rising since these two became our new leadership team. Join us now, as we prepare to make 2026 our best ever election year! greens.scot/join

Ross Greer MSP and Gillian Mackay MSP, smiling and facing the camera, with a caption reading "Join the Scottish Greens greens.scot/join"

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 8d

This is the reality of Reform UK's desperate right-wing grifting.

Article in the Guardian: Foreign staff have ‘changed our lives’: Scottish farmers fear for future after changes to skilled worker visas

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Gillian Mackay MSP @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social · 7d

More and more people are joining our movement.

The Scottish Greens have already started improving the lives of millions. But we can and will go further.

Be part of it - members.greens.scot/join

Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens co-leader - asking people to join the movement.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 9d

It's time to fix the rigged economy from one that serves the super rich, to one that serves people and planet.

Join the movement 🌍
www.greens.scot/join

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 8d

The offensive bit of Fraser's daft tweet wasn't the mention of Greens, it was when he singled out a religion. If you think that was somehow just fine, try swapping 'Bhuddists' for Jews, Hindus or Sikhs and rethink.

Thankfully, barrel-scraping bigotry and dog-whistles won't save Murdo's dying party.

Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 8d

A Tory MSP was mocked after he demanded "no more Green Party members" at Rangers following the departure of Russell Martin.

Tory MSP mocked after demanding 'no more Green Party members' at Rangers

Murdo Fraser, a well-known supporter of the Ibrox club, made the call after news emerged the Light Blues are already looking for a new manager.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 8d

🚨BREAKING: Shetland has joined the global Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions campaign against the genocidal regime in Israel!

Shetland to boycott Israel. Islands council backs Green motion to join boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 10d

Funders and directors of climate change denial groups have given over £7 million to Badenoch's Conservatives.

Climate change is already here, bringing heatwaves, droughts, floods and wildfires to Scotland.

This betrays communities across the country today, as well as every future generation.

The Guardian. Environment. Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 11d

"That flotilla was trying to do what the governments of the world have failed to do"

@ross-greer.bsky.social speaking at the emergency protest for the Global Sumud Flotilla in Edinburgh.

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Patrick Harvie MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 12d

Despite their temporary support for climate targets, the Conservatives have never backed the action that's needed to tackle the climate emergency.

Now they're dropping all support for meaningful climate policy, to serve the financial interests of their wealthy donors.

Utterly shameful.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 12d

In other news, Kemi Badenoch's party has taken at least £7 million in donations from funders and directors of climate change denial lobby groups bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 10d

Labour’s policies risk creating a society where everyone must prove who they are simply to go about their daily lives.

Is this really the future we want?

🔎 www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topic/lorna-...

Edinburgh Evening News. Compulsory Digital ID an unnecessary step too far. The compulsory nature is an affront to democracy and an attempt to turn our public service workers into border guards. Column by Lorna Slater MSP.

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Steve Hyndside @stevehyndside.bsky.social · 11d

Greens within 5 points of overtaking Labour. @zackpolanski.bsky.social wasn’t joking when he said we’re not here to feel disappointed in them, we’re here to replace them.

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