William Linegar
@vinegarwithanl.bsky.social
@aberdeengreens.bsky.social vice-convenor | 4th place North East list candidate | eco-socialist anti-capitalist | 👁️🪫 | Uni of Aberdeen zoology student | he/him
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Posts promoted by William Linegar, Scottish Green Party, 19b Graham
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Just me, eternally screaming about Just Transition fails.
Instead of handing cash to private firms for itty bitty job promises, buy the damn firm, use it to support community/smaller projects, use it as a training ground for high-skilled jobs, expand and re-invest.
Instead of handing cash to private firms for itty bitty job promises, buy the damn firm, use it to support community/smaller projects, use it as a training ground for high-skilled jobs, expand and re-invest.
Nationalise it nationalise it nationalise it
Nationalise it nationalise it nationalise it
Nationalise it nationalise it nationalise it
Nationalise it nationalise it nationalise it
Nationalise it nationalise it nationalise it
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2570671...
Nationalise it nationalise it nationalise it
Nationalise it nationalise it nationalise it
Nationalise it nationalise it nationalise it
Nationalise it nationalise it nationalise it
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2570671...
Liquidators appointed to Scottish wind farm turbine company
Liquidators have been appointed to a Scottish company that works with major wind farm operators
www.heraldscotland.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Just me, eternally screaming about Just Transition fails.
Instead of handing cash to private firms for itty bitty job promises, buy the damn firm, use it to support community/smaller projects, use it as a training ground for high-skilled jobs, expand and re-invest.
Instead of handing cash to private firms for itty bitty job promises, buy the damn firm, use it to support community/smaller projects, use it as a training ground for high-skilled jobs, expand and re-invest.
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every article about Elon that doesn’t start with the fact that he starved thousands of children to death is malpractice
this man should not be walking around free let alone as a respectable member of society
this man should not be walking around free let alone as a respectable member of society
NEW: Without USAID funding to help buy food for refugees, the World Food Program rushed to prioritize families based on need, determining that only half the population would get food.
Refugees learned which half they were in from a number stamped on the back of their ration card.
Refugees learned which half they were in from a number stamped on the back of their ration card.
After Trump Officials Cut Food Aid to Kenya, Children Starved to Death
“Brutal and traumatizing”: Interviews and a trove of internal documents show government officials and aid workers desperately tried to warn Trump advisers about impending disaster and death.
www.propublica.org
December 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
every article about Elon that doesn’t start with the fact that he starved thousands of children to death is malpractice
this man should not be walking around free let alone as a respectable member of society
this man should not be walking around free let alone as a respectable member of society
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Reform are the party of the super rich, polluters and landlords.
Greens will oppose any attempt to roll back the rights of renters.
Greens will oppose any attempt to roll back the rights of renters.
December 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Reform are the party of the super rich, polluters and landlords.
Greens will oppose any attempt to roll back the rights of renters.
Greens will oppose any attempt to roll back the rights of renters.
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The older I get, the more my politics mature from childish, naïve beliefs like "the world is complicated and leaders have to make hard decisions" to more serious, adult principles like "hurting people is bad and helping people is good."
December 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The older I get, the more my politics mature from childish, naïve beliefs like "the world is complicated and leaders have to make hard decisions" to more serious, adult principles like "hurting people is bad and helping people is good."
I mean, right wing politics is just a synonym for perverting the course of justice
EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK’s first elected councillor in Scotland left his job as a police officer after being charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice, The National can reveal
Scottish Reform UK councillor left police after criminal charges
www.thenational.scot
December 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I mean, right wing politics is just a synonym for perverting the course of justice
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Whatever our differences on the left, we need to unite in opposing the hard-right and far-right.
Minor differences in policy or strategy, and of course egos, cannot get in the way of delivering a fair, free, and secure society for us all.
Minor differences in policy or strategy, and of course egos, cannot get in the way of delivering a fair, free, and secure society for us all.
Hard-right and far-right politicians now lead the polls in France, the U.K. and even Germany.
Here’s how the power of populist hardliners differs across European countries 👇
🔗 politi.co/3MyT6Tp
Here’s how the power of populist hardliners differs across European countries 👇
🔗 politi.co/3MyT6Tp
December 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Whatever our differences on the left, we need to unite in opposing the hard-right and far-right.
Minor differences in policy or strategy, and of course egos, cannot get in the way of delivering a fair, free, and secure society for us all.
Minor differences in policy or strategy, and of course egos, cannot get in the way of delivering a fair, free, and secure society for us all.
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Reducing inequality is essential for "the resilience of economies, the stability of democracies, and the viability of our planet."
The road we're on is not sustainable.
Tax the super rich.
The road we're on is not sustainable.
Tax the super rich.
December 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Reducing inequality is essential for "the resilience of economies, the stability of democracies, and the viability of our planet."
The road we're on is not sustainable.
Tax the super rich.
The road we're on is not sustainable.
Tax the super rich.
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Scotland's first confidential helpline for women experiencing economic abuse has been launched
Scotland's first helpline for women suffering economic abuse launched
www.thenational.scot
December 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Scotland's first confidential helpline for women experiencing economic abuse has been launched
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The Scottish Government has been urged to reject plans for a Peterhead gas burning power station. The power station would be reliant on the Acorn Project to store any captured pollution.
Carbon capture exposes 'delusional' climate gamble by Scottish Ministers
Climate campaigners highlight the huge risk of Scottish Government's over-reliance on carbon capture technology to cut emissions
foe.scot
December 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Scottish Government has been urged to reject plans for a Peterhead gas burning power station. The power station would be reliant on the Acorn Project to store any captured pollution.
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Iceland has joined Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in taking a principled stance. It’s time the UK did the same.
Eurovision is an important cultural event. Russia has been excluded for its war crimes; Israel should be excluded on the same grounds.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Eurovision is an important cultural event. Russia has been excluded for its war crimes; Israel should be excluded on the same grounds.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision
Iceland joins Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 contest.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Iceland has joined Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in taking a principled stance. It’s time the UK did the same.
Eurovision is an important cultural event. Russia has been excluded for its war crimes; Israel should be excluded on the same grounds.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Eurovision is an important cultural event. Russia has been excluded for its war crimes; Israel should be excluded on the same grounds.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🚨 A new poll has us more than doubling our number of MSPs!
It's clear that we need bold solutions to the cost of living crisis and the climate emergency.
Together we can build a fairer, greener, independent Scotland.
It's clear that we need bold solutions to the cost of living crisis and the climate emergency.
Together we can build a fairer, greener, independent Scotland.
December 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🚨 A new poll has us more than doubling our number of MSPs!
It's clear that we need bold solutions to the cost of living crisis and the climate emergency.
Together we can build a fairer, greener, independent Scotland.
It's clear that we need bold solutions to the cost of living crisis and the climate emergency.
Together we can build a fairer, greener, independent Scotland.
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The Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Pilot has the potential to cut heating bills, support district heating networks and provide a cleaner, more reliable source of warmth for households in our city.
Fingers crossed it’s successful.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/...
Fingers crossed it’s successful.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/...
£1 million project to unlock heat trapped beneath Aberdeen
The team wants to "transform heating solutions" in the Granite City.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Pilot has the potential to cut heating bills, support district heating networks and provide a cleaner, more reliable source of warmth for households in our city.
Fingers crossed it’s successful.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/...
Fingers crossed it’s successful.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/...
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I spoke in Parliament today to challenge the misinformation from those claiming this tribunal as a 'win' for the anti-trans agenda.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
We've written & published a short summary statement regarding the Sandie Peggie V NHS Fife Health Board employment tribunal case & the judgment given yesterday. Much of the media coverage has missed key information, the most important aspect being that all claims against Dr Beth Upton were dismissed
December 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I spoke in Parliament today to challenge the misinformation from those claiming this tribunal as a 'win' for the anti-trans agenda.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
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100% agree with this. Dr Upton has been through a horrendous ordeal but has emerged as the real winner.
I hope she now gets some time to recover from the media storm.
I hope she now gets some time to recover from the media storm.
Dr Beth Upton is the real winner in the Sandie Peggie tribunal ruling || @marissamacwhirter.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/opin...
𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸𝘴/𝘗𝘈 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘷𝘦/𝘗𝘈 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴
www.heraldscotland.com/opin...
𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸𝘴/𝘗𝘈 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘷𝘦/𝘗𝘈 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴
December 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
100% agree with this. Dr Upton has been through a horrendous ordeal but has emerged as the real winner.
I hope she now gets some time to recover from the media storm.
I hope she now gets some time to recover from the media storm.
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A lot of politicians will be seeking to exploit what’s happening in Falkirk today.
If some had paid more attention to communities suffering from insecurity (economic, social, etc.), we wouldn’t be here.
The rise of the far-right is a wake-up call. It's beyond time we offered something better.
If some had paid more attention to communities suffering from insecurity (economic, social, etc.), we wouldn’t be here.
The rise of the far-right is a wake-up call. It's beyond time we offered something better.
December 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A lot of politicians will be seeking to exploit what’s happening in Falkirk today.
If some had paid more attention to communities suffering from insecurity (economic, social, etc.), we wouldn’t be here.
The rise of the far-right is a wake-up call. It's beyond time we offered something better.
If some had paid more attention to communities suffering from insecurity (economic, social, etc.), we wouldn’t be here.
The rise of the far-right is a wake-up call. It's beyond time we offered something better.
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It bears repeating:
"...the increased success in diagnosing neurodivergent people largely involves improving the lives of women and girls."
"...the increased success in diagnosing neurodivergent people largely involves improving the lives of women and girls."
It's hardly surprising that a "gender critical" man is campaigning against the increased success in diagnosing neurodivergent people, given that the increased success in diagnosing neurodivergent people largely involves improving the lives of women and girls
Transphobes are misogynist fash, you see
Transphobes are misogynist fash, you see
Increased rates of autism, ADHD, and other mental health conditions are evidence of decades of unmet need. Wes Streeting is missing the point, writes Rowan Humphries-Massey
December 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
It bears repeating:
"...the increased success in diagnosing neurodivergent people largely involves improving the lives of women and girls."
"...the increased success in diagnosing neurodivergent people largely involves improving the lives of women and girls."
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On this front, a reminder that (in Scotland at least), people are very supportive of capping donations to political parties and supplementing / replacing it with per-vote based public funding. 60% supported public funding for parties and 51% selected options that *at least* capped private donations!
December 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
On this front, a reminder that (in Scotland at least), people are very supportive of capping donations to political parties and supplementing / replacing it with per-vote based public funding. 60% supported public funding for parties and 51% selected options that *at least* capped private donations!
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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.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is a welcome step for women’s rights, the right to bodily autonomy and safe, secure abortions in the Faroe Islands.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is a welcome step for women’s rights, the right to bodily autonomy and safe, secure abortions in the Faroe Islands.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Every new member is another voice for our climate, and for ordinary people and families who are being hammered by a rigged system.
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Every new member is another voice for our climate, and for ordinary people and families who are being hammered by a rigged system.
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Our front page looks a little different this morning, and that’s because we have decided to publish a timeline of the so-called 'ceasefire' in Gaza, as Benjamin Netanyahu’s brutal apartheid regime continues to claim lives 👇
A full timeline of Israel's repeated Gaza ceasefire violations
www.thenational.scot
December 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Our front page looks a little different this morning, and that’s because we have decided to publish a timeline of the so-called 'ceasefire' in Gaza, as Benjamin Netanyahu’s brutal apartheid regime continues to claim lives 👇
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Once a symbol of unity and hope across Europe, the Eurovision Song Contest has been turned into a pink-washing front for war criminals in Israel.
After today's decision, there must be a global boycott of Eurovision.
After today's decision, there must be a global boycott of Eurovision.
December 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Once a symbol of unity and hope across Europe, the Eurovision Song Contest has been turned into a pink-washing front for war criminals in Israel.
After today's decision, there must be a global boycott of Eurovision.
After today's decision, there must be a global boycott of Eurovision.
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Reform in Scotland have pushed islamophobia during a by-election, advocated concentration camps for asylum seekers, and now a blatantly racist attack on Glasgow's schoolchildren.
Everyone who believes in equality, human rights and democracy must recognise this threat for what it is: fascism.
Everyone who believes in equality, human rights and democracy must recognise this threat for what it is: fascism.
Nigel Farage has been slated for a 'repulsive' and 'deeply racist' attack on Glasgow schoolchildren as part of his Scottish campaign
'Deeply racist': Fury as Nigel Farage launches 'vile' attack on Glasgow pupils
www.thenational.scot
December 4, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Reform in Scotland have pushed islamophobia during a by-election, advocated concentration camps for asylum seekers, and now a blatantly racist attack on Glasgow's schoolchildren.
Everyone who believes in equality, human rights and democracy must recognise this threat for what it is: fascism.
Everyone who believes in equality, human rights and democracy must recognise this threat for what it is: fascism.
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Nigel Farage and his cronies are a broken record with an imperial hangover that won’t shift. Reform is setting a deeply racist agenda with their only real policy focused on punishing migrants and people of colour.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Nigel Farage and his cronies are a broken record with an imperial hangover that won’t shift. Reform is setting a deeply racist agenda with their only real policy focused on punishing migrants and people of colour.
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I'm excited to announce this new study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, which explores public support for degrowth and ecosocialist transformation. The findings are quite surprising.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
December 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I'm excited to announce this new study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, which explores public support for degrowth and ecosocialist transformation. The findings are quite surprising.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...