Chas Booth (he/him)
@chasbooth.bsky.social
Green councillor for Leith, City of Edinburgh Council. Co-convenor & climate spokesperson, Edinburgh Green Group.
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I'm delighted to have been selected as a Scottish Green Party candidate for Holyrood 2026 on the Edinburgh and Lothians East list.
I'm asking for your help to get me elected. We rely on donations from folk like you to ensure we can run our campaigns. 🙏
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Pretty clear the biggest threat to world security right now is Donald Trump.
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Trump's illegal invasion and occupation of Venezuela must end. We stand in full solidarity with the people of Venezuela. This kind of blatant US imperialism cannot be allowed to stand.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Pretty clear the biggest threat to world security right now is Donald Trump.
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Last few days to catch this excellent exhibition at Modern 2. Thoroughly recommended.
January 2, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Last few days to catch this excellent exhibition at Modern 2. Thoroughly recommended.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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"Climate risk is everyday injustice made worse"
The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial
The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial
The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial
Editorial: Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look at how the struggle to adapt to a dangerously warming world has become a test of…
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December 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
"Climate risk is everyday injustice made worse"
The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial
The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial
Disappointing that Lab, Lib Dems & Tories didn't support this, but even more shocking that those parties had no alternative suggestions to address the problem. They seem content with drift & delay to our active travel schemes.
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Bid to scrap city traffic order sub-committee fails
Green councillor Chas Booth tried to have the controversial Traffic Regulation Orders sub-committee scrapped at the last full council meeting of the year, but lost the vote. Edinburgh cycling…
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December 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Disappointing that Lab, Lib Dems & Tories didn't support this, but even more shocking that those parties had no alternative suggestions to address the problem. They seem content with drift & delay to our active travel schemes.
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The Scot Gov's legislation on environmental impact assessments urgently needs reviewed to close the loophole on data centres.
Scottish Government urged to intervene in Edinburgh AI data centre plans
Scottish Government urged to intervene in Edinburgh AI data centre plans
Scottish Government urged to intervene in Edinburgh AI data centre plans
THE Scottish Government has been urged to intervene after council officials ruled that an environmental impact assessment for a huge artificial…
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December 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The Scot Gov's legislation on environmental impact assessments urgently needs reviewed to close the loophole on data centres.
Scottish Government urged to intervene in Edinburgh AI data centre plans
Scottish Government urged to intervene in Edinburgh AI data centre plans
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When you understand that under capitalism a forest has no 'value' until you cut it down, you begin to grasp the root of the ecological crisis we're in. A forest isn’t simply a collection of trees,…
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December 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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There's the key sentence: "For brave leaders, there could be real political capital to be gained from reducing this mobility as feelings run high over waste, pollution and emissions." Brave leaders…
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December 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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It won't last. They'll be back to aping the far right in no time...
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Labour has good idea shock From the new Private Eye, out now.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
It won't last. They'll be back to aping the far right in no time...
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Whether getting some last-minute shopping or catching up with friends, hospitality and retail workers are crucial to Christmas. But the majority of those workers are on exploitative wages and…
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December 24, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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It's been an absolute pleasure to have welcomed Ross as the newest member of our group. Principled and committed to improving life for his constituents, he's a great councillor.
I wrote a bit in the Evening News on why I've joined @scottishgreens.org
It's only been 2 weeks, but I've already learned a lot from Green councillors and I'm loving being part of a group that is so focused and hard-working.
It's only been 2 weeks, but I've already learned a lot from Green councillors and I'm loving being part of a group that is so focused and hard-working.
Old parties have abandoned their voters - Ross McKenzie
Since I was elected in 2022, my constituents have told me they cannot continue to absorb ever-increasing fuel costs, rent rises and food bills.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It's been an absolute pleasure to have welcomed Ross as the newest member of our group. Principled and committed to improving life for his constituents, he's a great councillor.
I'm delighted to have been selected as a Scottish Green Party candidate for Holyrood 2026 on the Edinburgh and Lothians East list.
I'm asking for your help to get me elected. We rely on donations from folk like you to ensure we can run our campaigns. 🙏
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/chas-booth...
I'm asking for your help to get me elected. We rely on donations from folk like you to ensure we can run our campaigns. 🙏
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/chas-booth...
Help Chas Booth run in the Holyrood Election!
Help Chas in this campaign to stand on the Scottish Greens Regional List in Edinburgh and Lothians East.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I'm delighted to have been selected as a Scottish Green Party candidate for Holyrood 2026 on the Edinburgh and Lothians East list.
I'm asking for your help to get me elected. We rely on donations from folk like you to ensure we can run our campaigns. 🙏
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/chas-booth...
I'm asking for your help to get me elected. We rely on donations from folk like you to ensure we can run our campaigns. 🙏
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/chas-booth...
Quite a headline. Labour have some explaining to do.
December 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Quite a headline. Labour have some explaining to do.
This incident further calls into question Cammy Day's judgement and Labour's decision to readmit him to the party.
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Ex-council leader Cammy Day used fake name to lodge complaint about colleague
The former Labour leader of Edinburgh City Council has issued an 'unreserved apology' after the Sunday Mail uncovered evidence of the bizarre ploy.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
This incident further calls into question Cammy Day's judgement and Labour's decision to readmit him to the party.
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Mossmorran workers will lose their jobs in a few weeks. The Scottish Govt promised a transition plan 18 months ago, but never produced it. The First Minister has at least now agreed to…
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December 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Leadership is about listening and empowering people. By working together, our movement can be a force for good. 💚
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December 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Deadline News: Edinburgh council accused of “abject failure” on net zero as emergency meeting called
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Edinburgh council accused of “abject failure” on net zero - Deadline News
EDINBURGH Council has been accused of “abject failure” on climate after it was revealed they are set to again miss a key net zero target.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Deadline News: Edinburgh council accused of “abject failure” on net zero as emergency meeting called
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Several people have contacted me about the Greenbank-Meadows Quiet Route given the news this morning of a hearing scheduled around alleged conflicts of interest in the decision making process by…
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December 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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The Scottish Parliament has been bolder then the UK - criticising arms sales to Israel and backing Green calls for boycotts, divestment and sanctions.
But words alone are not enough. 2026 must be a year of action.
But words alone are not enough. 2026 must be a year of action.
Patrick Harvie: The Scottish Government is failing Gaza until it takes real action
EARLIER this month, The National published an exceptional feature on the atrocities that have been inflicted since the Gaza “ceasefire” began
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December 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The Scottish Parliament has been bolder then the UK - criticising arms sales to Israel and backing Green calls for boycotts, divestment and sanctions.
But words alone are not enough. 2026 must be a year of action.
But words alone are not enough. 2026 must be a year of action.
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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 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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.
Very disappointing that this amendment fell today, after it was opposed by Labour, Lib Dem & Conservative councillors.
None of those opposing it had any suggestions for how to speed up the traffic orders process, suggesting they're not interested in delivery of the City Mobility Plan at all.
None of those opposing it had any suggestions for how to speed up the traffic orders process, suggesting they're not interested in delivery of the City Mobility Plan at all.
Update: it appears we may have support from SNP for this proposal, which is ggod news.
What about Lab, Lib Dems & Con? Are they content with 10-year delays to active travel projects, or will they take action to address this?
What about Lab, Lib Dems & Con? Are they content with 10-year delays to active travel projects, or will they take action to address this?
Unfortunately it seems we won't get support from any other party for our amendment today.
So my question for Labour, SNP, Lib Dems & Tories is: we know TRO process creates a major delay to sustainable transport. What do you propose to address this?
So my question for Labour, SNP, Lib Dems & Tories is: we know TRO process creates a major delay to sustainable transport. What do you propose to address this?
December 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Very disappointing that this amendment fell today, after it was opposed by Labour, Lib Dem & Conservative councillors.
None of those opposing it had any suggestions for how to speed up the traffic orders process, suggesting they're not interested in delivery of the City Mobility Plan at all.
None of those opposing it had any suggestions for how to speed up the traffic orders process, suggesting they're not interested in delivery of the City Mobility Plan at all.
At council leader's questions, I asked Cllr Meagher to explain, if she didn't support our amendment, what alternative action she would take to address delays to the delivery of the council's own City Mobility Plan.
Answer came there none.
Answer came there none.
Update: it appears we may have support from SNP for this proposal, which is ggod news.
What about Lab, Lib Dems & Con? Are they content with 10-year delays to active travel projects, or will they take action to address this?
What about Lab, Lib Dems & Con? Are they content with 10-year delays to active travel projects, or will they take action to address this?
Unfortunately it seems we won't get support from any other party for our amendment today.
So my question for Labour, SNP, Lib Dems & Tories is: we know TRO process creates a major delay to sustainable transport. What do you propose to address this?
So my question for Labour, SNP, Lib Dems & Tories is: we know TRO process creates a major delay to sustainable transport. What do you propose to address this?
December 18, 2025 at 12:07 PM
At council leader's questions, I asked Cllr Meagher to explain, if she didn't support our amendment, what alternative action she would take to address delays to the delivery of the council's own City Mobility Plan.
Answer came there none.
Answer came there none.
Update: it appears we may have support from SNP for this proposal, which is ggod news.
What about Lab, Lib Dems & Con? Are they content with 10-year delays to active travel projects, or will they take action to address this?
What about Lab, Lib Dems & Con? Are they content with 10-year delays to active travel projects, or will they take action to address this?
Unfortunately it seems we won't get support from any other party for our amendment today.
So my question for Labour, SNP, Lib Dems & Tories is: we know TRO process creates a major delay to sustainable transport. What do you propose to address this?
So my question for Labour, SNP, Lib Dems & Tories is: we know TRO process creates a major delay to sustainable transport. What do you propose to address this?
Green councillors have an amendment at full council tomorrow which would have the effect of abolishing #edincouncil TRO Sub-committee.
This committee has been a block to progress on #activetravel & sustainable transport for too long, making decisions contrary to policy. It must go.
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This committee has been a block to progress on #activetravel & sustainable transport for too long, making decisions contrary to policy. It must go.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Update: it appears we may have support from SNP for this proposal, which is ggod news.
What about Lab, Lib Dems & Con? Are they content with 10-year delays to active travel projects, or will they take action to address this?
What about Lab, Lib Dems & Con? Are they content with 10-year delays to active travel projects, or will they take action to address this?
Unfortunately it seems we won't get support from any other party for our amendment today.
So my question for Labour, SNP, Lib Dems & Tories is: we know TRO process creates a major delay to sustainable transport. What do you propose to address this?
So my question for Labour, SNP, Lib Dems & Tories is: we know TRO process creates a major delay to sustainable transport. What do you propose to address this?
Green councillors have an amendment at full council tomorrow which would have the effect of abolishing #edincouncil TRO Sub-committee.
This committee has been a block to progress on #activetravel & sustainable transport for too long, making decisions contrary to policy. It must go.
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This committee has been a block to progress on #activetravel & sustainable transport for too long, making decisions contrary to policy. It must go.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Unfortunately it seems we won't get support from any other party for our amendment today.
So my question for Labour, SNP, Lib Dems & Tories is: we know TRO process creates a major delay to sustainable transport. What do you propose to address this?
So my question for Labour, SNP, Lib Dems & Tories is: we know TRO process creates a major delay to sustainable transport. What do you propose to address this?