Cllr Alex Armitage
@alexjarmitage.bsky.social
Scottish Green Councillor for Shetland South.
Scotland’s most northerly paediatrician.
Wealth tax, wolves and wokery.
Scotland’s most northerly paediatrician.
Wealth tax, wolves and wokery.
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If John Swinney means what he says about Petrofac, we have to stop wasting time debating oil & gas while the industry expires.
Instead, let's put all our force behind investing in Aberdeen's green energy future.
Instead, let's put all our force behind investing in Aberdeen's green energy future.
This is incredibly concerning news for employees of Petrofac, their families, and the wider community.
The UK Government must urgently revisit the Energy Profits Levy.
The Scottish Government stands ready to support all those affected by today’s news.
The UK Government must urgently revisit the Energy Profits Levy.
The Scottish Government stands ready to support all those affected by today’s news.
North Sea oil and gas firm Petrofac files for administration
The energy services provider, which had been undergoing a financial restructuring, employs about 2,000 people in Scotland.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
If John Swinney means what he says about Petrofac, we have to stop wasting time debating oil & gas while the industry expires.
Instead, let's put all our force behind investing in Aberdeen's green energy future.
Instead, let's put all our force behind investing in Aberdeen's green energy future.
I’ve been a @greenparty.org.uk activist for 10 years, now a @scottishgreens.org councillor.
I’ve knocked thousands of doors and had thousands of doorstep conversations.
The Greens weren’t so popular back then, but we always believed our hard work would pay off.
Thanks @zackpolanski.bsky.social
I’ve knocked thousands of doors and had thousands of doorstep conversations.
The Greens weren’t so popular back then, but we always believed our hard work would pay off.
Thanks @zackpolanski.bsky.social
🚨 BREAKING | Greens surge to **17%**
➡️ REF – 28% (+1)
🔴 LAB – 18% (-4)
🔵 CON – 18% (-1)
🟢 GRN – 17% (+4)
🟠 LD – 11% (+1)
Via @LordAPolls, 16-20 Oct (+/- vs 11-15 Sep)
➡️ REF – 28% (+1)
🔴 LAB – 18% (-4)
🔵 CON – 18% (-1)
🟢 GRN – 17% (+4)
🟠 LD – 11% (+1)
Via @LordAPolls, 16-20 Oct (+/- vs 11-15 Sep)
October 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I’ve been a @greenparty.org.uk activist for 10 years, now a @scottishgreens.org councillor.
I’ve knocked thousands of doors and had thousands of doorstep conversations.
The Greens weren’t so popular back then, but we always believed our hard work would pay off.
Thanks @zackpolanski.bsky.social
I’ve knocked thousands of doors and had thousands of doorstep conversations.
The Greens weren’t so popular back then, but we always believed our hard work would pay off.
Thanks @zackpolanski.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Shetland consultant paediatrician and councillor @alexjarmitage.bsky.social is proposing policy to “unambiguously” end prohibition of drugs in Scotland, and ensure distribution of the most dangerous drugs is controlled by health professional.
October 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Shetland consultant paediatrician and councillor @alexjarmitage.bsky.social is proposing policy to “unambiguously” end prohibition of drugs in Scotland, and ensure distribution of the most dangerous drugs is controlled by health professional.
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Cllr Alex Armitage @alexjarmitage.bsky.social said:
Scotland is the worst affected country in Europe for drug related harm, and we urgently need to change what we are doing to address it
greens.scot/news/greens-...
Scotland is the worst affected country in Europe for drug related harm, and we urgently need to change what we are doing to address it
greens.scot/news/greens-...
Greens vote for legalisation and regulation of drugs.
Greens vote for legalisation and regulation of drugs. - The war on drugs has failed .
greens.scot
October 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Cllr Alex Armitage @alexjarmitage.bsky.social said:
Scotland is the worst affected country in Europe for drug related harm, and we urgently need to change what we are doing to address it
greens.scot/news/greens-...
Scotland is the worst affected country in Europe for drug related harm, and we urgently need to change what we are doing to address it
greens.scot/news/greens-...
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After speaking at a March for Gaza in Eastbourne today, a group of young people told me the Green Party and its new leadership team gave them hope in politics for the first time in their lives.
We now have over 20,000 Young Greens, now is the perfect time for young people to join us. 💚
We now have over 20,000 Young Greens, now is the perfect time for young people to join us. 💚
October 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
After speaking at a March for Gaza in Eastbourne today, a group of young people told me the Green Party and its new leadership team gave them hope in politics for the first time in their lives.
We now have over 20,000 Young Greens, now is the perfect time for young people to join us. 💚
We now have over 20,000 Young Greens, now is the perfect time for young people to join us. 💚
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Our movement knows & believes in our collective power.
110,000+ people across England and Wales getting involved in our communities to do politics differently.
A politics of community to build a country we can all afford to live in.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
110,000+ people across England and Wales getting involved in our communities to do politics differently.
A politics of community to build a country we can all afford to live in.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Our movement knows & believes in our collective power.
110,000+ people across England and Wales getting involved in our communities to do politics differently.
A politics of community to build a country we can all afford to live in.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
110,000+ people across England and Wales getting involved in our communities to do politics differently.
A politics of community to build a country we can all afford to live in.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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This would nearly DOUBLE the UK's yearly emissions.
How does this give kids a liveable future? How does this lower bills? How does this make the UK a leader on climate resilience?
It doesn't. It makes more money for energy companies, & f❗cks up our future.
How does this give kids a liveable future? How does this lower bills? How does this make the UK a leader on climate resilience?
It doesn't. It makes more money for energy companies, & f❗cks up our future.
BREAKING🚨: @Equinor has resubmitted its application to open the biggest undeveloped oil field in the UK - Rosebank.
In the next weeks, the UK gov will decide to reject or approve this disaster project.
Equinor hasn’t given up, and neither will we. We’re stepping things up.
In the next weeks, the UK gov will decide to reject or approve this disaster project.
Equinor hasn’t given up, and neither will we. We’re stepping things up.
October 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This would nearly DOUBLE the UK's yearly emissions.
How does this give kids a liveable future? How does this lower bills? How does this make the UK a leader on climate resilience?
It doesn't. It makes more money for energy companies, & f❗cks up our future.
How does this give kids a liveable future? How does this lower bills? How does this make the UK a leader on climate resilience?
It doesn't. It makes more money for energy companies, & f❗cks up our future.
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Shaetlan has finally been recognised as a language in its own right.
The recognition comes after the local language was given its own ISO code by SIL Global, the organisation that handles the international Ethnologue database has been tasked with the handling of international language ISO codes.
The recognition comes after the local language was given its own ISO code by SIL Global, the organisation that handles the international Ethnologue database has been tasked with the handling of international language ISO codes.
Shaetlan receives full recognition as a language
SHAETLAN has finally been recognised as a language in its own right. The recognition comes after the local language was given its own ISO code by SIL Global,...
shet.news
October 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Shaetlan has finally been recognised as a language in its own right.
The recognition comes after the local language was given its own ISO code by SIL Global, the organisation that handles the international Ethnologue database has been tasked with the handling of international language ISO codes.
The recognition comes after the local language was given its own ISO code by SIL Global, the organisation that handles the international Ethnologue database has been tasked with the handling of international language ISO codes.
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As if they keep writing all these headlines - and our membership numbers and polling just keeps shooting up. 🚀
Now at 110,000. Over 55% increase in just one month!
Lower bills. Fund NHS. Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Now at 110,000. Over 55% increase in just one month!
Lower bills. Fund NHS. Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
As if they keep writing all these headlines - and our membership numbers and polling just keeps shooting up. 🚀
Now at 110,000. Over 55% increase in just one month!
Lower bills. Fund NHS. Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Now at 110,000. Over 55% increase in just one month!
Lower bills. Fund NHS. Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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How the Labour government would have banned the Labour movement.
My latest column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My latest column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Here’s what you need to know about Starmer’s illiberal protest curbs: they would have killed the Labour party at birth | George Monbiot
The rights we enjoy in the UK, and the movement the PM purports to lead, were built on protest. Those rights are in dire peril, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
How the Labour government would have banned the Labour movement.
My latest column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My latest column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"We have an economy where a handful of modern-day robber barons wield extraordinary power. They hold enormous control over our paychecks, our bills, our time, and our futures.
...But the good news is that nothing about any of this is inevitable." - Lina Khan
...But the good news is that nothing about any of this is inevitable." - Lina Khan
October 14, 2025 at 12:26 AM
"We have an economy where a handful of modern-day robber barons wield extraordinary power. They hold enormous control over our paychecks, our bills, our time, and our futures.
...But the good news is that nothing about any of this is inevitable." - Lina Khan
...But the good news is that nothing about any of this is inevitable." - Lina Khan
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Many on the right will try and belittle and undermine what’s happening.
But here’s the truth. Tens of thousands are joining Greens. Polls are at record highs. People are just starting to feel hope again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
But here’s the truth. Tens of thousands are joining Greens. Polls are at record highs. People are just starting to feel hope again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Many on the right will try and belittle and undermine what’s happening.
But here’s the truth. Tens of thousands are joining Greens. Polls are at record highs. People are just starting to feel hope again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
But here’s the truth. Tens of thousands are joining Greens. Polls are at record highs. People are just starting to feel hope again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
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A compressor at Shetland's oil terminal broke for *nine* straight months last year, pushing the isles' entire methane emissions to a near decade high.
"It's an embarrassment for the whole community."
@alexjarmitage.bsky.social @r-dixon.bsky.social
www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/broken-...
"It's an embarrassment for the whole community."
@alexjarmitage.bsky.social @r-dixon.bsky.social
www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/broken-...
Broken equipment at Sullom Voe caused decade-long peak in emissions
Shetland's methane emissions reached their highest level in a decade last year, driven by broken kit at EnQuest’s Sullom Voe terminal.
www.shetlandtimes.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
A compressor at Shetland's oil terminal broke for *nine* straight months last year, pushing the isles' entire methane emissions to a near decade high.
"It's an embarrassment for the whole community."
@alexjarmitage.bsky.social @r-dixon.bsky.social
www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/broken-...
"It's an embarrassment for the whole community."
@alexjarmitage.bsky.social @r-dixon.bsky.social
www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/broken-...
Prohibition of drugs is a moral crusade that’s been failing for 50 years.
We need legal regulation of drugs.
If you’re a Scottish Greens member, please use your vote at conference to support drug policy reform.
We need legal regulation of drugs.
If you’re a Scottish Greens member, please use your vote at conference to support drug policy reform.
October 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Prohibition of drugs is a moral crusade that’s been failing for 50 years.
We need legal regulation of drugs.
If you’re a Scottish Greens member, please use your vote at conference to support drug policy reform.
We need legal regulation of drugs.
If you’re a Scottish Greens member, please use your vote at conference to support drug policy reform.
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In twelve days, New Yorkers will begin to cast their ballots and face a stark choice.
A choice between democracy and oligarchy. Between a city you can afford or more of the same. Between the hope of a brighter future or a broken past.
We will choose the future.
A choice between democracy and oligarchy. Between a city you can afford or more of the same. Between the hope of a brighter future or a broken past.
We will choose the future.
October 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
In twelve days, New Yorkers will begin to cast their ballots and face a stark choice.
A choice between democracy and oligarchy. Between a city you can afford or more of the same. Between the hope of a brighter future or a broken past.
We will choose the future.
A choice between democracy and oligarchy. Between a city you can afford or more of the same. Between the hope of a brighter future or a broken past.
We will choose the future.
I’m now a councillor in Shetland but my political roots are with @hackneygreenparty.bsky.social.
One conference highlight was meeting Dylan Law who’s standing to be Hackney’s next Deputy Mayor.
I spent so many years campaigning in Hackney; meeting talented folk like Dylan makes it all worthwhile!
One conference highlight was meeting Dylan Law who’s standing to be Hackney’s next Deputy Mayor.
I spent so many years campaigning in Hackney; meeting talented folk like Dylan makes it all worthwhile!
October 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I’m now a councillor in Shetland but my political roots are with @hackneygreenparty.bsky.social.
One conference highlight was meeting Dylan Law who’s standing to be Hackney’s next Deputy Mayor.
I spent so many years campaigning in Hackney; meeting talented folk like Dylan makes it all worthwhile!
One conference highlight was meeting Dylan Law who’s standing to be Hackney’s next Deputy Mayor.
I spent so many years campaigning in Hackney; meeting talented folk like Dylan makes it all worthwhile!
Finally got back home to Shetland from the @greenparty.org.uk conference this morning.
The far right have been ascendant since the pandemic, but a new political movement is growing in the Greens that has the potential to change the country.
The political tide is turning.
The far right have been ascendant since the pandemic, but a new political movement is growing in the Greens that has the potential to change the country.
The political tide is turning.
October 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Finally got back home to Shetland from the @greenparty.org.uk conference this morning.
The far right have been ascendant since the pandemic, but a new political movement is growing in the Greens that has the potential to change the country.
The political tide is turning.
The far right have been ascendant since the pandemic, but a new political movement is growing in the Greens that has the potential to change the country.
The political tide is turning.
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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 Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.
The Greens say enough is enough.
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham
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...
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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 Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.
The Greens say enough is enough.
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Shetland Islands Council has backed a motion from Scottish Greens councillor @alexjarmitage.bsky.social to boycott Israel.
The islands join the Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh City Council, which voted for Green motions on boycotts last month.
greens.scot/news/shetlan...
The islands join the Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh City Council, which voted for Green motions on boycotts last month.
greens.scot/news/shetlan...
Shetland joins global campaign of boycotts against genocidal regime
Shetland joins global campaign of boycotts against genocidal regime - Shetland backs Green call to boycott Israel
greens.scot
October 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Shetland Islands Council has backed a motion from Scottish Greens councillor @alexjarmitage.bsky.social to boycott Israel.
The islands join the Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh City Council, which voted for Green motions on boycotts last month.
greens.scot/news/shetlan...
The islands join the Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh City Council, which voted for Green motions on boycotts last month.
greens.scot/news/shetlan...
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Or is it that I'm saying things the Telegraph doesn't want to hear?
I suggest they might want to avoid our Party Broadcast this evening!
I suggest they might want to avoid our Party Broadcast this evening!
October 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Or is it that I'm saying things the Telegraph doesn't want to hear?
I suggest they might want to avoid our Party Broadcast this evening!
I suggest they might want to avoid our Party Broadcast this evening!
Actions count louder than words; words count louder than silence.
My motion moving to divest Shetland Islands Council’s funds from the Israeli economy passed unanimously today.
I’m glad my community is speaking out and taking action against genocide.
My motion moving to divest Shetland Islands Council’s funds from the Israeli economy passed unanimously today.
I’m glad my community is speaking out and taking action against genocide.
October 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Actions count louder than words; words count louder than silence.
My motion moving to divest Shetland Islands Council’s funds from the Israeli economy passed unanimously today.
I’m glad my community is speaking out and taking action against genocide.
My motion moving to divest Shetland Islands Council’s funds from the Israeli economy passed unanimously today.
I’m glad my community is speaking out and taking action against genocide.
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October 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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“Your enemies aren’t other poor people. Your enemies are those that extract wealth from our society to fill their coffers.”
@mothinali.bsky.social
@mothinali.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
“Your enemies aren’t other poor people. Your enemies are those that extract wealth from our society to fill their coffers.”
@mothinali.bsky.social
@mothinali.bsky.social