Lorna Slater MSP
@lornaslater.bsky.social
Scottish Greens MSP for Lothian Region | She/Her | Promoted by Pete Morrison on behalf of Lorna Slater MSP, both at 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN. Posts managed by my staff team.
Great to visit Adam at Argonaut Books this afternoon to discuss the importance of supporting independent businesses. Leith is rightly proud of its unique independent shops, pubs and restaurants! It is so important we support them year round! @argonautbooks.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Great to visit Adam at Argonaut Books this afternoon to discuss the importance of supporting independent businesses. Leith is rightly proud of its unique independent shops, pubs and restaurants! It is so important we support them year round! @argonautbooks.bsky.social
💷 There is a better way to build a fairer, better society for people and planet, and it starts with taxing the super-rich.
#TaxTheKing!
#TaxTheKing!
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
💷 There is a better way to build a fairer, better society for people and planet, and it starts with taxing the super-rich.
#TaxTheKing!
#TaxTheKing!
📚 Large chains grow – often at the expense of fair working practices and environmental standards - and the independent businesses that give neighbourhoods its soul are put at risk 👇
November 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
📚 Large chains grow – often at the expense of fair working practices and environmental standards - and the independent businesses that give neighbourhoods its soul are put at risk 👇
I want to extend my full support to staff threatened with compulsory redundancy at the University of Edinburgh.
I have today written to the Principal imploring him to change direction.
I have today written to the Principal imploring him to change direction.
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I want to extend my full support to staff threatened with compulsory redundancy at the University of Edinburgh.
I have today written to the Principal imploring him to change direction.
I have today written to the Principal imploring him to change direction.
Why should workers under 18 be paid different rates to do the same job? Young people don’t get a discount on their rent or their food bills ⬇️
November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Why should workers under 18 be paid different rates to do the same job? Young people don’t get a discount on their rent or their food bills ⬇️
We are almost at a record high membership 👀👇
November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We are almost at a record high membership 👀👇
This past weekend’s horrific events on an LNER rail service have shocked us all.
🚆 We should recognise the vital role played by the RMT and ASLEF unions in standing up for staff, securing fair pay and ensuring that rail workers have the tools and training they need.
🚆 We should recognise the vital role played by the RMT and ASLEF unions in standing up for staff, securing fair pay and ensuring that rail workers have the tools and training they need.
November 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This past weekend’s horrific events on an LNER rail service have shocked us all.
🚆 We should recognise the vital role played by the RMT and ASLEF unions in standing up for staff, securing fair pay and ensuring that rail workers have the tools and training they need.
🚆 We should recognise the vital role played by the RMT and ASLEF unions in standing up for staff, securing fair pay and ensuring that rail workers have the tools and training they need.
Everyone with an interest in the park is invited to a public meeting this Monday at 6.30pm in Epworth Hall, Edinburgh, as the group holds its first AGM and elects a committee to take it forward.
Email me if you want to join or sign up below ⬇️
Email me if you want to join or sign up below ⬇️
October 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Everyone with an interest in the park is invited to a public meeting this Monday at 6.30pm in Epworth Hall, Edinburgh, as the group holds its first AGM and elects a committee to take it forward.
Email me if you want to join or sign up below ⬇️
Email me if you want to join or sign up below ⬇️
Calling all friends of Holyrood Park – come and help us!
Our AGM is next Monday and all are invited to get involved: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-of...
Our AGM is next Monday and all are invited to get involved: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-of...
October 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Calling all friends of Holyrood Park – come and help us!
Our AGM is next Monday and all are invited to get involved: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-of...
Our AGM is next Monday and all are invited to get involved: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-of...
Friends of Holyrood Park, please join us for a community meeting November 3rd.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-of...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-of...
October 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Friends of Holyrood Park, please join us for a community meeting November 3rd.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-of...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-of...
When I talk to new members, they tell me that the main reason for joining is simple – hope. It has a colour and that colour is Green 💚
October 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
When I talk to new members, they tell me that the main reason for joining is simple – hope. It has a colour and that colour is Green 💚
I would be grateful for any donations to support my re-election campaign. Scottish Greens support climate action, human rights and a welcoming Scotland.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/EW62djoW
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October 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I would be grateful for any donations to support my re-election campaign. Scottish Greens support climate action, human rights and a welcoming Scotland.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/EW62djoW
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/EW62djoW
The Scot Gov must support local authorities across the country to Boycott, Divest from, and Sanction Israel.
October 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The Scot Gov must support local authorities across the country to Boycott, Divest from, and Sanction Israel.
Public consultations have shown overwhelming local support for expanding these zones and they are already helping to reduce harm and anxiety for animals and vulnerable people alike.
October 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Public consultations have shown overwhelming local support for expanding these zones and they are already helping to reduce harm and anxiety for animals and vulnerable people alike.
💚 Only the @scottishgreens.org
can fix our rigged housing market and make our society fairer for all.
can fix our rigged housing market and make our society fairer for all.
October 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
💚 Only the @scottishgreens.org
can fix our rigged housing market and make our society fairer for all.
can fix our rigged housing market and make our society fairer for all.
Do you know or work with bike mechanics in Scotland? We want to hear from you to look at creating a new apprenticeship scheme 🚲
Email me: [email protected]
Email me: [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Do you know or work with bike mechanics in Scotland? We want to hear from you to look at creating a new apprenticeship scheme 🚲
Email me: [email protected]
Email me: [email protected]
📷 Labour’s proposals 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?
September 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
📷 Labour’s proposals 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?
We are fixing a rigged housing market. Rent controls are coming thanks to the @scottishgreens.org 🏠
September 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We are fixing a rigged housing market. Rent controls are coming thanks to the @scottishgreens.org 🏠
🏠No one should be spending most of their pay packet just to keep a roof over their head, while landlords make record profits. Homes are for living in, not for profiteering.
September 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🏠No one should be spending most of their pay packet just to keep a roof over their head, while landlords make record profits. Homes are for living in, not for profiteering.
Migrants help keep our NHS running, immigrants work in our schools, on our farms, across our hospitality sector and they set up businesses that create jobs. Immigration brings skills and innovation, it enriches our culture and teaches us to be interested in the wider world.
September 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Migrants help keep our NHS running, immigrants work in our schools, on our farms, across our hospitality sector and they set up businesses that create jobs. Immigration brings skills and innovation, it enriches our culture and teaches us to be interested in the wider world.
We can build a people's railway for the 21st century 🛤️
September 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
We can build a people's railway for the 21st century 🛤️
📢 BREAKING: Scottish Government accepts Green proposal to stop funding Israel’s arms dealers.
September 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
📢 BREAKING: Scottish Government accepts Green proposal to stop funding Israel’s arms dealers.
It's time for Scotland to stand against genocide.
September 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
It's time for Scotland to stand against genocide.
It has been the privilege of my life to serve as the party's co-leader for the past 6 years, especially alongside @patrickharvie.bsky.social - what a whirlwind it has been!
September 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
It has been the privilege of my life to serve as the party's co-leader for the past 6 years, especially alongside @patrickharvie.bsky.social - what a whirlwind it has been!
First day back in term and I must say a massive congratulations to @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social and @ross-greer.bsky.social for their election as @scottishgreens.org new co-leaders
September 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
First day back in term and I must say a massive congratulations to @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social and @ross-greer.bsky.social for their election as @scottishgreens.org new co-leaders