Q Manivannan
@qmanivannan.bsky.social
Anthropologist of care 🌸
Lead MSP candidate, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Greens 🏳️🌈🇵🇸🏴
[email protected] 🌿
Promoted by Dave Owens on behalf of Q Manivannan, Scottish Green Party, both at 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh EH6 5QN
Lead MSP candidate, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Greens 🏳️🌈🇵🇸🏴
[email protected] 🌿
Promoted by Dave Owens on behalf of Q Manivannan, Scottish Green Party, both at 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh EH6 5QN
Speaking at the Scottish International Development Alliance’s conf a few months ago, wee Green me argued amidst MSPs, MPs, & senior political party reps that our insistence on development aid abroad cannot be at odds with our treatment of crisis-stricken immigrants at home.
@scottishgreens.org
@scottishgreens.org
October 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Speaking at the Scottish International Development Alliance’s conf a few months ago, wee Green me argued amidst MSPs, MPs, & senior political party reps that our insistence on development aid abroad cannot be at odds with our treatment of crisis-stricken immigrants at home.
@scottishgreens.org
@scottishgreens.org
Delighted to meet with the Scottish Wildilife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social to gain their advice on how best parties can use the upcoming Scottish Parliament election campaigns to do good for nature, prioritise local ecologies, and fight for well-being, resilience, and sustainable economies.
September 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Delighted to meet with the Scottish Wildilife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social to gain their advice on how best parties can use the upcoming Scottish Parliament election campaigns to do good for nature, prioritise local ecologies, and fight for well-being, resilience, and sustainable economies.
Edinburgh Poverty Commission’s public consultation for 2025 with the Council ends today (31st August) - you can find it on the Consultation Hub here: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/ce/end-pover...
#edinburgh #council #consultation #scotland #poverty #scottishgreens
#edinburgh #council #consultation #scotland #poverty #scottishgreens
August 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Edinburgh Poverty Commission’s public consultation for 2025 with the Council ends today (31st August) - you can find it on the Consultation Hub here: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/ce/end-pover...
#edinburgh #council #consultation #scotland #poverty #scottishgreens
#edinburgh #council #consultation #scotland #poverty #scottishgreens
Tomorrow is the last day for members of the public to fill in Environmental Standards Scotland’s consultation on their draft strategy for 2026-2031.
It takes less than 15 minutes: find the consultation here environmentalstandards.scot/our-work/our... 🌸
#scotland #environment #public #consultation
It takes less than 15 minutes: find the consultation here environmentalstandards.scot/our-work/our... 🌸
#scotland #environment #public #consultation
August 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Tomorrow is the last day for members of the public to fill in Environmental Standards Scotland’s consultation on their draft strategy for 2026-2031.
It takes less than 15 minutes: find the consultation here environmentalstandards.scot/our-work/our... 🌸
#scotland #environment #public #consultation
It takes less than 15 minutes: find the consultation here environmentalstandards.scot/our-work/our... 🌸
#scotland #environment #public #consultation
@katenevens.bsky.social & I visited Parliament courtesy our MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social w discussions & dreams for Holyrood ‘26.
We want a kind campaign of peoples & places—our ecologies, local communities, heritage, social enterprises, healthcare & social workers—which all deeply intersect.
We want a kind campaign of peoples & places—our ecologies, local communities, heritage, social enterprises, healthcare & social workers—which all deeply intersect.
August 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
@katenevens.bsky.social & I visited Parliament courtesy our MSP @lornaslater.bsky.social w discussions & dreams for Holyrood ‘26.
We want a kind campaign of peoples & places—our ecologies, local communities, heritage, social enterprises, healthcare & social workers—which all deeply intersect.
We want a kind campaign of peoples & places—our ecologies, local communities, heritage, social enterprises, healthcare & social workers—which all deeply intersect.
Tomorrow’s the day with teams out all of today delivering poll cards, reminding you to #VoteQ1 and #VoteScottishGreens in Fountainbridge-Craiglockhart.
Tenants’ rights, inclusive governance, road safety, preserving our local ecologies — let’s usher in something fresh in local politics.
Tenants’ rights, inclusive governance, road safety, preserving our local ecologies — let’s usher in something fresh in local politics.
June 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Tomorrow’s the day with teams out all of today delivering poll cards, reminding you to #VoteQ1 and #VoteScottishGreens in Fountainbridge-Craiglockhart.
Tenants’ rights, inclusive governance, road safety, preserving our local ecologies — let’s usher in something fresh in local politics.
Tenants’ rights, inclusive governance, road safety, preserving our local ecologies — let’s usher in something fresh in local politics.
It’s the final week of poll cards & I’m revisiting doors I’d previously knocked on with a reminder that the vote is on Thursday, & it’s such an important moment in our area’s politics.
A chance for something new, for action, for kindness, or a return to the same old.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
A chance for something new, for action, for kindness, or a return to the same old.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
June 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
It’s the final week of poll cards & I’m revisiting doors I’d previously knocked on with a reminder that the vote is on Thursday, & it’s such an important moment in our area’s politics.
A chance for something new, for action, for kindness, or a return to the same old.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
A chance for something new, for action, for kindness, or a return to the same old.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
Let’s have Craiglockhart celebrated as our city’s greenest village, & safeguard our communities, homes, and streets with participatory governance in Fountainbridge.🌿
Vote for a different voice in the council, on the 26th of June.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens #Fountainbridge #Craiglockhart
Vote for a different voice in the council, on the 26th of June.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens #Fountainbridge #Craiglockhart
June 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Let’s have Craiglockhart celebrated as our city’s greenest village, & safeguard our communities, homes, and streets with participatory governance in Fountainbridge.🌿
Vote for a different voice in the council, on the 26th of June.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens #Fountainbridge #Craiglockhart
Vote for a different voice in the council, on the 26th of June.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens #Fountainbridge #Craiglockhart
Over the course of the campaign I’ve heard so many residents talk about the love we have for the canal in our area. I’ve had some of my dearest memories & walks there.
That’s why, as part of a busy day campaigning this Saturday, I’ll be popping into the canal festival. I hope to see you there!
That’s why, as part of a busy day campaigning this Saturday, I’ll be popping into the canal festival. I hope to see you there!
June 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Over the course of the campaign I’ve heard so many residents talk about the love we have for the canal in our area. I’ve had some of my dearest memories & walks there.
That’s why, as part of a busy day campaigning this Saturday, I’ll be popping into the canal festival. I hope to see you there!
That’s why, as part of a busy day campaigning this Saturday, I’ll be popping into the canal festival. I hope to see you there!
More canvassing in Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart today!
I spoke to long-term residents & people of colour, on running businesses, building communities, & feeling accepted in our beautiful ward. We agreed that development—like tram links—must mind ecological realities (eg. w. the Roseburn Path).
I spoke to long-term residents & people of colour, on running businesses, building communities, & feeling accepted in our beautiful ward. We agreed that development—like tram links—must mind ecological realities (eg. w. the Roseburn Path).
June 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
More canvassing in Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart today!
I spoke to long-term residents & people of colour, on running businesses, building communities, & feeling accepted in our beautiful ward. We agreed that development—like tram links—must mind ecological realities (eg. w. the Roseburn Path).
I spoke to long-term residents & people of colour, on running businesses, building communities, & feeling accepted in our beautiful ward. We agreed that development—like tram links—must mind ecological realities (eg. w. the Roseburn Path).
I delivered an important letter today to all postal voters in Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart. 🚪
Tell friends, enemies, family, co-workers, strangers, & most of all, your pets (so they know me) to vote Q MANIVANNAN [1] 🌿
Let’s do this 🏳️🌈
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
Tell friends, enemies, family, co-workers, strangers, & most of all, your pets (so they know me) to vote Q MANIVANNAN [1] 🌿
Let’s do this 🏳️🌈
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
June 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I delivered an important letter today to all postal voters in Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart. 🚪
Tell friends, enemies, family, co-workers, strangers, & most of all, your pets (so they know me) to vote Q MANIVANNAN [1] 🌿
Let’s do this 🏳️🌈
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
Tell friends, enemies, family, co-workers, strangers, & most of all, your pets (so they know me) to vote Q MANIVANNAN [1] 🌿
Let’s do this 🏳️🌈
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
We had Greens & supporters from neighbourhoods in Fountainbridge, Craiglockhart, as well as from Glasgow, St Andrews, & Livingston today!
Canvassing on Watson Crescent meant wonderful interactions (despite the thunder & rain) on the future of our (very green) area!
Thanks to all who came 💚
Canvassing on Watson Crescent meant wonderful interactions (despite the thunder & rain) on the future of our (very green) area!
Thanks to all who came 💚
June 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We had Greens & supporters from neighbourhoods in Fountainbridge, Craiglockhart, as well as from Glasgow, St Andrews, & Livingston today!
Canvassing on Watson Crescent meant wonderful interactions (despite the thunder & rain) on the future of our (very green) area!
Thanks to all who came 💚
Canvassing on Watson Crescent meant wonderful interactions (despite the thunder & rain) on the future of our (very green) area!
Thanks to all who came 💚
Craiglockhart’s rolling green hills & gorgeous community make it Edinburgh’s greenest village - a badge I’m keen to establish for our area.
I look forward to working with residents, developers & local organisations to push ecologically attuned & sustainable growth here!
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
I look forward to working with residents, developers & local organisations to push ecologically attuned & sustainable growth here!
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
June 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Craiglockhart’s rolling green hills & gorgeous community make it Edinburgh’s greenest village - a badge I’m keen to establish for our area.
I look forward to working with residents, developers & local organisations to push ecologically attuned & sustainable growth here!
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
I look forward to working with residents, developers & local organisations to push ecologically attuned & sustainable growth here!
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
From today! 💚
Every session has seen great numbers + folks coming in from Fife, Glasgow, Livingston, & Stirling to help.
This isn’t just about the by-election. It’s listening to folks in our area who’ve gone unheard, for far too long.
It’s time for something new.
#VoteScottishGreens
Every session has seen great numbers + folks coming in from Fife, Glasgow, Livingston, & Stirling to help.
This isn’t just about the by-election. It’s listening to folks in our area who’ve gone unheard, for far too long.
It’s time for something new.
#VoteScottishGreens
June 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
From today! 💚
Every session has seen great numbers + folks coming in from Fife, Glasgow, Livingston, & Stirling to help.
This isn’t just about the by-election. It’s listening to folks in our area who’ve gone unheard, for far too long.
It’s time for something new.
#VoteScottishGreens
Every session has seen great numbers + folks coming in from Fife, Glasgow, Livingston, & Stirling to help.
This isn’t just about the by-election. It’s listening to folks in our area who’ve gone unheard, for far too long.
It’s time for something new.
#VoteScottishGreens
Condescending mockery is a tool of information warfare, what Peter Singer wrote to be a blurring of lines between physical/online conflicts.
Israel also builds capacity for such projects with a reward system (Stern-Hoffman 2016) giving students scholarships for pro-Israel media campaigns.
Israel also builds capacity for such projects with a reward system (Stern-Hoffman 2016) giving students scholarships for pro-Israel media campaigns.
June 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Condescending mockery is a tool of information warfare, what Peter Singer wrote to be a blurring of lines between physical/online conflicts.
Israel also builds capacity for such projects with a reward system (Stern-Hoffman 2016) giving students scholarships for pro-Israel media campaigns.
Israel also builds capacity for such projects with a reward system (Stern-Hoffman 2016) giving students scholarships for pro-Israel media campaigns.
Yet another afternoon well spent, canvassing & speaking to residents in Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart with @bkarb.bsky.social 🚪🌿
And more tomorrow! If I’ve missed you, & you’d like to chat or have questions, please do write to me on [email protected]
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
And more tomorrow! If I’ve missed you, & you’d like to chat or have questions, please do write to me on [email protected]
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
June 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Yet another afternoon well spent, canvassing & speaking to residents in Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart with @bkarb.bsky.social 🚪🌿
And more tomorrow! If I’ve missed you, & you’d like to chat or have questions, please do write to me on [email protected]
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
And more tomorrow! If I’ve missed you, & you’d like to chat or have questions, please do write to me on [email protected]
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
What do we mean by the word “local”?
What’s local in Shandon is not what’s local in Tollcross or Merchiston, in an area as diverse as Fountainbridge-Craiglockhart.
On 26th June, vote for a new voice in city chambers, drawn from a decade’s career in community building.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
What’s local in Shandon is not what’s local in Tollcross or Merchiston, in an area as diverse as Fountainbridge-Craiglockhart.
On 26th June, vote for a new voice in city chambers, drawn from a decade’s career in community building.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
June 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
What do we mean by the word “local”?
What’s local in Shandon is not what’s local in Tollcross or Merchiston, in an area as diverse as Fountainbridge-Craiglockhart.
On 26th June, vote for a new voice in city chambers, drawn from a decade’s career in community building.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
What’s local in Shandon is not what’s local in Tollcross or Merchiston, in an area as diverse as Fountainbridge-Craiglockhart.
On 26th June, vote for a new voice in city chambers, drawn from a decade’s career in community building.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
The best morning! Rain couldn’t stop the Summer Fair at the Craiglockhart Primary School, & I saw so many familiar faces — friends, residents I’ve met the past weeks knocking doors, and more. This is home 💜
Before that — a big group canvassing session around Appin!
#Fountainbridge #Craiglockhart
Before that — a big group canvassing session around Appin!
#Fountainbridge #Craiglockhart
June 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The best morning! Rain couldn’t stop the Summer Fair at the Craiglockhart Primary School, & I saw so many familiar faces — friends, residents I’ve met the past weeks knocking doors, and more. This is home 💜
Before that — a big group canvassing session around Appin!
#Fountainbridge #Craiglockhart
Before that — a big group canvassing session around Appin!
#Fountainbridge #Craiglockhart
When I say ours is a people-powered campaign, I mean it!
My team of campaigners & supporters, including many volunteer residents, are working tirelessly to speak to as many people as possible, to use canvassing to build communities, & best represent the FC area.
#VoteGreen1 #VoteScottishGreens
My team of campaigners & supporters, including many volunteer residents, are working tirelessly to speak to as many people as possible, to use canvassing to build communities, & best represent the FC area.
#VoteGreen1 #VoteScottishGreens
June 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
When I say ours is a people-powered campaign, I mean it!
My team of campaigners & supporters, including many volunteer residents, are working tirelessly to speak to as many people as possible, to use canvassing to build communities, & best represent the FC area.
#VoteGreen1 #VoteScottishGreens
My team of campaigners & supporters, including many volunteer residents, are working tirelessly to speak to as many people as possible, to use canvassing to build communities, & best represent the FC area.
#VoteGreen1 #VoteScottishGreens
Just finished knocking on over 60 doors today on Ashley Terrace.
Before the by-elections were announced, @gavincorbett.bsky.social & I, with many other locals, demonstrated for a pedestrian crossing here at the junction on Ashley Terrace.
Direct action matters.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
Before the by-elections were announced, @gavincorbett.bsky.social & I, with many other locals, demonstrated for a pedestrian crossing here at the junction on Ashley Terrace.
Direct action matters.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
June 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Just finished knocking on over 60 doors today on Ashley Terrace.
Before the by-elections were announced, @gavincorbett.bsky.social & I, with many other locals, demonstrated for a pedestrian crossing here at the junction on Ashley Terrace.
Direct action matters.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
Before the by-elections were announced, @gavincorbett.bsky.social & I, with many other locals, demonstrated for a pedestrian crossing here at the junction on Ashley Terrace.
Direct action matters.
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
64 doors today knocked on today with the incredible Robbie Walker and while many were out for a well deserved Friday evening, those we met were happy to have their potential representatives at the door —
I’m surprised (I shouldn’t be) at how rare it is for politicians to actually talk to people.
I’m surprised (I shouldn’t be) at how rare it is for politicians to actually talk to people.
May 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
64 doors today knocked on today with the incredible Robbie Walker and while many were out for a well deserved Friday evening, those we met were happy to have their potential representatives at the door —
I’m surprised (I shouldn’t be) at how rare it is for politicians to actually talk to people.
I’m surprised (I shouldn’t be) at how rare it is for politicians to actually talk to people.
Knocked on 50+ doors today in Merchiston with my best friend Locals were concerned about the upcoming development at the brewery, canalside safety, issues with speeding.
Warm responses across political divides — to converse kindly amidst disagreement, that’s the bedrock of a caring community.
Warm responses across political divides — to converse kindly amidst disagreement, that’s the bedrock of a caring community.
May 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Knocked on 50+ doors today in Merchiston with my best friend Locals were concerned about the upcoming development at the brewery, canalside safety, issues with speeding.
Warm responses across political divides — to converse kindly amidst disagreement, that’s the bedrock of a caring community.
Warm responses across political divides — to converse kindly amidst disagreement, that’s the bedrock of a caring community.
Canvassing this evening with Cllr Ben Parker (Morningside) & other excellent volunteers. I’m so grateful to learn from Greens currently in council, their challenges, understand how we can best do good by the people in our area.
Cross-ward coordination is key for a better, kinder council 🌸🌿
Cross-ward coordination is key for a better, kinder council 🌸🌿
May 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Canvassing this evening with Cllr Ben Parker (Morningside) & other excellent volunteers. I’m so grateful to learn from Greens currently in council, their challenges, understand how we can best do good by the people in our area.
Cross-ward coordination is key for a better, kinder council 🌸🌿
Cross-ward coordination is key for a better, kinder council 🌸🌿
Another great door knocking session tonight, talking to voters. Always nice to canvas where support is clear!
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
May 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Another great door knocking session tonight, talking to voters. Always nice to canvas where support is clear!
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
#VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens
On 26th June, vote for Q and the Scottish Greens at the Fountainbridge-Craiglockhart council by-election 🌿
Vote for a politics that cares for your rights, attends to our area’s green spaces. Vote for a politics of solidarity. 🌸
Register to vote by 10th June!
@edinburghgreens.bsky.social
Vote for a politics that cares for your rights, attends to our area’s green spaces. Vote for a politics of solidarity. 🌸
Register to vote by 10th June!
@edinburghgreens.bsky.social
May 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
On 26th June, vote for Q and the Scottish Greens at the Fountainbridge-Craiglockhart council by-election 🌿
Vote for a politics that cares for your rights, attends to our area’s green spaces. Vote for a politics of solidarity. 🌸
Register to vote by 10th June!
@edinburghgreens.bsky.social
Vote for a politics that cares for your rights, attends to our area’s green spaces. Vote for a politics of solidarity. 🌸
Register to vote by 10th June!
@edinburghgreens.bsky.social