Gavin McColl
@comradeigvan.bsky.social
International Co-convenor @scottishgreens.org 🌻| he/him| autistic| bad buddhist☸ | Anti-Nazi| Dad of two amazing daughters| An odd mix of green politics and womens cricket
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January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Support for EU membership in Scotland remains strong and undiminished.
Independence is the route back to our European family. 💚🇪🇺
Independence is the route back to our European family. 💚🇪🇺
Now more than ever, it is important to stand with our European neighbours and friends. A new poll reveals that a vast majority of Scots would back rejoining the EU.
Every vote for the Scottish Greens is a vote for independence in the EU.🇪🇺
Every vote for the Scottish Greens is a vote for independence in the EU.🇪🇺
January 19, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Support for EU membership in Scotland remains strong and undiminished.
Independence is the route back to our European family. 💚🇪🇺
Independence is the route back to our European family. 💚🇪🇺
The Green case for independence is about freedom from Westminster’s failures — Brexit, the erosion of democracy and civil rights, and far-right distractions — and choosing hope, cooperation, and a European future. It’s about better lives for all. 💚🏴🇪🇺
Westminster has failed Scotland.
We need to show that independence would make a real difference to people’s lives, contrasting that with the chaos and mismanagement of Westminster.
Our movement is building a positive case for an independent Scotland. 🏴
We need to show that independence would make a real difference to people’s lives, contrasting that with the chaos and mismanagement of Westminster.
Our movement is building a positive case for an independent Scotland. 🏴
January 18, 2026 at 2:46 PM
The Green case for independence is about freedom from Westminster’s failures — Brexit, the erosion of democracy and civil rights, and far-right distractions — and choosing hope, cooperation, and a European future. It’s about better lives for all. 💚🏴🇪🇺
Threats of violence or military action against Greenland are unacceptable and deeply destabilising.
Non-violence does not mean ignoring threats — it means naming them clearly, insisting on international law, and supporting collective action to protect people and the autonomy of their communities.
Non-violence does not mean ignoring threats — it means naming them clearly, insisting on international law, and supporting collective action to protect people and the autonomy of their communities.
January 18, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Threats of violence or military action against Greenland are unacceptable and deeply destabilising.
Non-violence does not mean ignoring threats — it means naming them clearly, insisting on international law, and supporting collective action to protect people and the autonomy of their communities.
Non-violence does not mean ignoring threats — it means naming them clearly, insisting on international law, and supporting collective action to protect people and the autonomy of their communities.
Strong, principled leadership from Gillian Mackay.
Scotland has a responsibility not to be complicit in illegal military action. 💚🌍
Scotland has a responsibility not to be complicit in illegal military action. 💚🌍
Donald Trump has repeated his threat to, in his words, ‘conquer Greenland’.
Scotland must not be complicit in any part of an attempted annexation.
I asked the First Minister if he will stop the US military using publicly owned Scottish airports if they launch operations in Greenland.
Scotland must not be complicit in any part of an attempted annexation.
I asked the First Minister if he will stop the US military using publicly owned Scottish airports if they launch operations in Greenland.
January 16, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Strong, principled leadership from Gillian Mackay.
Scotland has a responsibility not to be complicit in illegal military action. 💚🌍
Scotland has a responsibility not to be complicit in illegal military action. 💚🌍
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Delighted to see some important Green proposals included in the Scottish Budget.
As every year, the day one reactions won't be the end of the story - there's a huge amount of detail to work through, but @scottishgreens.org are determined to make a positive difference for people & planet.
As every year, the day one reactions won't be the end of the story - there's a huge amount of detail to work through, but @scottishgreens.org are determined to make a positive difference for people & planet.
💚Some key @scottishgreens.org wins in today's budget:
The Scottish Government has agreed to...
✈️A new tax on private jet flights
🏰 A 'Mansion Tax' on £1 million+ homes
🦌An end to the ridiculous tax breaks given to shooting estates will come into play on 1st April
The Scottish Government has agreed to...
✈️A new tax on private jet flights
🏰 A 'Mansion Tax' on £1 million+ homes
🦌An end to the ridiculous tax breaks given to shooting estates will come into play on 1st April
January 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Delighted to see some important Green proposals included in the Scottish Budget.
As every year, the day one reactions won't be the end of the story - there's a huge amount of detail to work through, but @scottishgreens.org are determined to make a positive difference for people & planet.
As every year, the day one reactions won't be the end of the story - there's a huge amount of detail to work through, but @scottishgreens.org are determined to make a positive difference for people & planet.
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Now is the time for Europe to stand in solidarity with Greenland.
The only people deciding on Greenland’s future should be the people of Greenland.
@rasmusnordqvist.bsky.social, our Committee member & @greens-efa.eu MEP from @sf.dk
youtube.com/shorts/cUbiI...
The only people deciding on Greenland’s future should be the people of Greenland.
@rasmusnordqvist.bsky.social, our Committee member & @greens-efa.eu MEP from @sf.dk
youtube.com/shorts/cUbiI...
We stand in solidarity with the people of Greenland
YouTube video by European Greens
youtube.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Now is the time for Europe to stand in solidarity with Greenland.
The only people deciding on Greenland’s future should be the people of Greenland.
@rasmusnordqvist.bsky.social, our Committee member & @greens-efa.eu MEP from @sf.dk
youtube.com/shorts/cUbiI...
The only people deciding on Greenland’s future should be the people of Greenland.
@rasmusnordqvist.bsky.social, our Committee member & @greens-efa.eu MEP from @sf.dk
youtube.com/shorts/cUbiI...
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AOC: I want everybody to understand that the cuts to your health care are what’s paying for this. You get screwed over to pay a bunch of thugs in the street that are shooting mothers in the face.
January 13, 2026 at 1:20 AM
AOC: I want everybody to understand that the cuts to your health care are what’s paying for this. You get screwed over to pay a bunch of thugs in the street that are shooting mothers in the face.
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🚨 Scottish Green MSPs have secured taxes on the super-rich to help fund schools and childcare in today's Scottish Budget.
✅ Private Jets: taxed
✅ Shooting estates: taxed
✅ Mansions: taxed
✅ Free breakfast clubs: delivered
✅ Private Jets: taxed
✅ Shooting estates: taxed
✅ Mansions: taxed
✅ Free breakfast clubs: delivered
January 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
🚨 Scottish Green MSPs have secured taxes on the super-rich to help fund schools and childcare in today's Scottish Budget.
✅ Private Jets: taxed
✅ Shooting estates: taxed
✅ Mansions: taxed
✅ Free breakfast clubs: delivered
✅ Private Jets: taxed
✅ Shooting estates: taxed
✅ Mansions: taxed
✅ Free breakfast clubs: delivered
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The Global Greens Charter defines the shared values of the international Green political movement: ecological wisdom, social justice, equality, democracy, non-violence, sustainability & diversity. 🗳️💚
Learn more: globalgreens.org/about/charter/
Learn more: globalgreens.org/about/charter/
October 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Global Greens Charter defines the shared values of the international Green political movement: ecological wisdom, social justice, equality, democracy, non-violence, sustainability & diversity. 🗳️💚
Learn more: globalgreens.org/about/charter/
Learn more: globalgreens.org/about/charter/
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Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
January 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
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Remember that the US *does not care* about the people of Venezuela. It is not about "narcotrafficking", or "democracy", or whatever propaganda they have going. It is *explicitly* about US control over oil, capital accumulation, and geopolitical power.
January 3, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Remember that the US *does not care* about the people of Venezuela. It is not about "narcotrafficking", or "democracy", or whatever propaganda they have going. It is *explicitly* about US control over oil, capital accumulation, and geopolitical power.
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Over and over the US inflicts obscene violence against the global South, in flagrant violation of international law, to maintain the conditions for capital accumulation for its decadent billionaire class. It's disgusting and intolerable. We cannot continue to accept this.
January 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Over and over the US inflicts obscene violence against the global South, in flagrant violation of international law, to maintain the conditions for capital accumulation for its decadent billionaire class. It's disgusting and intolerable. We cannot continue to accept this.
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Bombing Venezuela while coordinating a genocide in Palestine while threatening to attack Iran (again) while destabillizing Somalia while carrying out a heist in the DRC...
US imperialism is the greatest threat to peace and security in our world today and it's not even close.
US imperialism is the greatest threat to peace and security in our world today and it's not even close.
January 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Bombing Venezuela while coordinating a genocide in Palestine while threatening to attack Iran (again) while destabillizing Somalia while carrying out a heist in the DRC...
US imperialism is the greatest threat to peace and security in our world today and it's not even close.
US imperialism is the greatest threat to peace and security in our world today and it's not even close.
Greens must always oppose imperialism, illegal war, and contempt for international law. 💚🌻🌎
This illegal invasion of another country while its citizens sleep is a cynical act of American imperialism.
The fact that Venezuela has some of the world’s largest oil reserves makes this feel very familiar.
Greens stand against this contempt of international law.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5...
The fact that Venezuela has some of the world’s largest oil reserves makes this feel very familiar.
Greens stand against this contempt of international law.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5...
Venezuela latest: Trump says US has 'captured' President Maduro in strikes on country - latest
The US President says Maduro has been
www.bbc.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Greens must always oppose imperialism, illegal war, and contempt for international law. 💚🌻🌎
The attacks on Venezuela are illegal under international law and a reckless escalation.
The US is engaging in state terrorism to intimidate and destabilise.
This looks like a cynical diversion from Donald Trump’s mounting crimes and failures.
I stand for peace, diplomacy, and self-determination. 🌍💚
The US is engaging in state terrorism to intimidate and destabilise.
This looks like a cynical diversion from Donald Trump’s mounting crimes and failures.
I stand for peace, diplomacy, and self-determination. 🌍💚
January 3, 2026 at 9:38 AM
The attacks on Venezuela are illegal under international law and a reckless escalation.
The US is engaging in state terrorism to intimidate and destabilise.
This looks like a cynical diversion from Donald Trump’s mounting crimes and failures.
I stand for peace, diplomacy, and self-determination. 🌍💚
The US is engaging in state terrorism to intimidate and destabilise.
This looks like a cynical diversion from Donald Trump’s mounting crimes and failures.
I stand for peace, diplomacy, and self-determination. 🌍💚
Hope is something we build — together.
Across Scotland and across Europe, Greens are working for exactly this: real change for people and planet, rooted in solidarity, justice, and care for future generations.
Proud to stand with the Scottish Greens, and our wider European Green Party family. 💚🌍
Across Scotland and across Europe, Greens are working for exactly this: real change for people and planet, rooted in solidarity, justice, and care for future generations.
Proud to stand with the Scottish Greens, and our wider European Green Party family. 💚🌍
I hope 2026 is a year when we can come together to deliver change for people and planet.
I hope that we can build a world that future generations will cherish! 💚
I hope that we can build a world that future generations will cherish! 💚
"Scotland faces big choices in 2026, and I hope that we can build a future that we can be proud of."
📖Read @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social's Hogmanay message: greens.scot/nye-2025
📖Read @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social's Hogmanay message: greens.scot/nye-2025
January 1, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Hope is something we build — together.
Across Scotland and across Europe, Greens are working for exactly this: real change for people and planet, rooted in solidarity, justice, and care for future generations.
Proud to stand with the Scottish Greens, and our wider European Green Party family. 💚🌍
Across Scotland and across Europe, Greens are working for exactly this: real change for people and planet, rooted in solidarity, justice, and care for future generations.
Proud to stand with the Scottish Greens, and our wider European Green Party family. 💚🌍
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Anyone know how to get into green power industry as an electrical engineer? Solar and battery stuff seems to be the future and also I wouldn’t be working on a project that makes the world worse
December 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Anyone know how to get into green power industry as an electrical engineer? Solar and battery stuff seems to be the future and also I wouldn’t be working on a project that makes the world worse
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Merry Christmas 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Merry Christmas 🎄
International law is clear: seeking asylum is a right. Criminalising people for fleeing danger undermines the values Scotland should stand for — solidarity, dignity and welcome.
#InternationalMigrantsDay #RefugeesWelcome #HumanRights
#InternationalMigrantsDay #RefugeesWelcome #HumanRights
Scotland must always remain a welcoming country for migrants and refugees.
It's not illegal to seek asylum and refuge here, no matter the circumstances.
It's not illegal to seek asylum and refuge here, no matter the circumstances.
December 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
International law is clear: seeking asylum is a right. Criminalising people for fleeing danger undermines the values Scotland should stand for — solidarity, dignity and welcome.
#InternationalMigrantsDay #RefugeesWelcome #HumanRights
#InternationalMigrantsDay #RefugeesWelcome #HumanRights
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We need YOUR help to deliver a record number of Scottish Green MSPs next May.
We are powered by people like you. People who want real change for Scotland and our planet.
Please chip in to our campaign to put people and planet before profit ⤵️
greens.scot/donate
We are powered by people like you. People who want real change for Scotland and our planet.
Please chip in to our campaign to put people and planet before profit ⤵️
greens.scot/donate
December 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We need YOUR help to deliver a record number of Scottish Green MSPs next May.
We are powered by people like you. People who want real change for Scotland and our planet.
Please chip in to our campaign to put people and planet before profit ⤵️
greens.scot/donate
We are powered by people like you. People who want real change for Scotland and our planet.
Please chip in to our campaign to put people and planet before profit ⤵️
greens.scot/donate
I’m not sure I was ready to learn that “Pizzly bears” are a thing !
A hybrid grolar bear saga is unfolding in the Arctic, and the tale of this strange family has much to tell us about nature on our changing planet
What the family drama of interbreeding polar and grizzly bears reveals
A hybrid grolar bear saga is unfolding in the Arctic, and the tale of this strange family has much to tell us about nature on our changing planet
www.newscientist.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I’m not sure I was ready to learn that “Pizzly bears” are a thing !
What a lucky coincidence for Putin. 🙄
Vladimir Putin’s press secretary praised US President Donald Trump’s controversial new National Security Strategy as largely in line with Russia’s view of the world.
Russia praises US security strategy shift heralded by ‘strong’ Trump
Moscow regards Washington’s updated National Security Strategy as “consistent with our vision.”
www.politico.eu
December 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
What a lucky coincidence for Putin. 🙄
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RESISTANCE is alive and well in the United States
Protests of Trump may not look like the mass marches of 2017, but research shows they are far more numerous and frequent — while also shifting to more powerful forms of resistance
.
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/03/resi...
Protests of Trump may not look like the mass marches of 2017, but research shows they are far more numerous and frequent — while also shifting to more powerful forms of resistance
.
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/03/resi...
Resistance is alive and well in the United States
Protests of Trump may not look like the mass marches in 2017, but they're far more numerous and frequent — and also becoming more strategic.
wagingnonviolence.org
December 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
RESISTANCE is alive and well in the United States
Protests of Trump may not look like the mass marches of 2017, but research shows they are far more numerous and frequent — while also shifting to more powerful forms of resistance
.
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/03/resi...
Protests of Trump may not look like the mass marches of 2017, but research shows they are far more numerous and frequent — while also shifting to more powerful forms of resistance
.
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/03/resi...
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"This is a time to stand up for Europe, and stand up for European values.
Housing, social justice, social protection. These are not just issues in Lisbon but for all in Europe. "
🌻 @ciarancuffe.bsky.social
Housing, social justice, social protection. These are not just issues in Lisbon but for all in Europe. "
🌻 @ciarancuffe.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"This is a time to stand up for Europe, and stand up for European values.
Housing, social justice, social protection. These are not just issues in Lisbon but for all in Europe. "
🌻 @ciarancuffe.bsky.social
Housing, social justice, social protection. These are not just issues in Lisbon but for all in Europe. "
🌻 @ciarancuffe.bsky.social