Edinburgh Greens
@edinburghgreens.bsky.social
Edinburgh Branch of the SGP | We are the voice fighting for a greener and fairer Scotland at Holyrood and in the City Chambers 💚 | Join us https://greens.scot
Promoted by David Owen, Scottish Green Party, 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh EH6 5QN.
Promoted by David Owen, Scottish Green Party, 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh EH6 5QN.
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Today is #InternationalMigrantsDay.
Migrants are not statistics or headlines. They are our neighbours, colleagues, carers, friends and loved ones - contributing every day to our communities and our society.
Migrants are not statistics or headlines. They are our neighbours, colleagues, carers, friends and loved ones - contributing every day to our communities and our society.
December 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Today is #InternationalMigrantsDay.
Migrants are not statistics or headlines. They are our neighbours, colleagues, carers, friends and loved ones - contributing every day to our communities and our society.
Migrants are not statistics or headlines. They are our neighbours, colleagues, carers, friends and loved ones - contributing every day to our communities and our society.
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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 some Cllrs ❌
I've written a short update on my blog here: cllrbenparker.substack.com/p/update-4-g...
I've written a short update on my blog here: cllrbenparker.substack.com/p/update-4-g...
December 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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 some Cllrs ❌
I've written a short update on my blog here: cllrbenparker.substack.com/p/update-4-g...
I've written a short update on my blog here: cllrbenparker.substack.com/p/update-4-g...
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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?
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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?
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Lord Provost decided not to take an emergency motion in support of the Palestine Action hunger strikers.
December 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Lord Provost decided not to take an emergency motion in support of the Palestine Action hunger strikers.
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🍎 No child should ever go hungry at school. Free School Meals are one of the simplest and most effective tools we have to reduce child poverty and level the playing field for every child in Edinburgh and beyond.
December 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🍎 No child should ever go hungry at school. Free School Meals are one of the simplest and most effective tools we have to reduce child poverty and level the playing field for every child in Edinburgh and beyond.
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My heart goes out to the Australian Jewish community this morning. Hanukkah should be a time of celebration, of bringing light into the world.
In the face of this atrocity we offer our love, solidarity and prayers to our Jewish friends in Australia, Scotland and across the world.
In the face of this atrocity we offer our love, solidarity and prayers to our Jewish friends in Australia, Scotland and across the world.
December 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
My heart goes out to the Australian Jewish community this morning. Hanukkah should be a time of celebration, of bringing light into the world.
In the face of this atrocity we offer our love, solidarity and prayers to our Jewish friends in Australia, Scotland and across the world.
In the face of this atrocity we offer our love, solidarity and prayers to our Jewish friends in Australia, Scotland and across the world.
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Door-knocking in Leith yesterday with fellow target candidate @qmanivannan.bsky.social, local councillor @chasbooth.bsky.social and a wondrously large and energetic team of folk, despite the dreich
@edinburghgreens.bsky.social
@edinburghgreens.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Door-knocking in Leith yesterday with fellow target candidate @qmanivannan.bsky.social, local councillor @chasbooth.bsky.social and a wondrously large and energetic team of folk, despite the dreich
@edinburghgreens.bsky.social
@edinburghgreens.bsky.social
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A great launch for the new @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social cargo bike library this afternoon — I’ve been pleased to do my small bit to help get this up and running, but a big thanks to the many others involved 🚲📦
If you want to try a cargo bike, get in touch and you can hire one for free 🌟
If you want to try a cargo bike, get in touch and you can hire one for free 🌟
December 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
A great launch for the new @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social cargo bike library this afternoon — I’ve been pleased to do my small bit to help get this up and running, but a big thanks to the many others involved 🚲📦
If you want to try a cargo bike, get in touch and you can hire one for free 🌟
If you want to try a cargo bike, get in touch and you can hire one for free 🌟
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Amazing turnout despite the dreich weather for @edinburghgreens.bsky.social doorknocking around Leith & Newhaven today.
Lots of folk dissillusioned with governments at Holyrood & Westminster and warm to the positive message of the Greens.
#ActiveGreens
#Leith
Lots of folk dissillusioned with governments at Holyrood & Westminster and warm to the positive message of the Greens.
#ActiveGreens
#Leith
December 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Amazing turnout despite the dreich weather for @edinburghgreens.bsky.social doorknocking around Leith & Newhaven today.
Lots of folk dissillusioned with governments at Holyrood & Westminster and warm to the positive message of the Greens.
#ActiveGreens
#Leith
Lots of folk dissillusioned with governments at Holyrood & Westminster and warm to the positive message of the Greens.
#ActiveGreens
#Leith
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Fallen out of the habit of this and trying to get back on track!
What’s Claire been up to in (and around) council this week?
🏛️ Policy & Sustainability Committee - see below for deets
🥳 Welcoming @rosssmckenzie.bsky.social to the Greens
🧑⚕️ Round table on safer drug consumption facility for Edinburgh
What’s Claire been up to in (and around) council this week?
🏛️ Policy & Sustainability Committee - see below for deets
🥳 Welcoming @rosssmckenzie.bsky.social to the Greens
🧑⚕️ Round table on safer drug consumption facility for Edinburgh
December 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Fallen out of the habit of this and trying to get back on track!
What’s Claire been up to in (and around) council this week?
🏛️ Policy & Sustainability Committee - see below for deets
🥳 Welcoming @rosssmckenzie.bsky.social to the Greens
🧑⚕️ Round table on safer drug consumption facility for Edinburgh
What’s Claire been up to in (and around) council this week?
🏛️ Policy & Sustainability Committee - see below for deets
🥳 Welcoming @rosssmckenzie.bsky.social to the Greens
🧑⚕️ Round table on safer drug consumption facility for Edinburgh
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🚨 Incredible new poll published by STV showing the
@scottishgreens.org surge to a record level of public support, more than double our 2021 result!
We're bringing hope back to Scottish politics. Join our movement & help us win 💚
members.greens.scot/Join2025
@scottishgreens.org surge to a record level of public support, more than double our 2021 result!
We're bringing hope back to Scottish politics. Join our movement & help us win 💚
members.greens.scot/Join2025
December 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
🚨 Incredible new poll published by STV showing the
@scottishgreens.org surge to a record level of public support, more than double our 2021 result!
We're bringing hope back to Scottish politics. Join our movement & help us win 💚
members.greens.scot/Join2025
@scottishgreens.org surge to a record level of public support, more than double our 2021 result!
We're bringing hope back to Scottish politics. Join our movement & help us win 💚
members.greens.scot/Join2025
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🐦⬛Greens secure ‘swift bricks’ on new buildings!
💚This is a great day for Scotland’s birds.
I am delighted that MSPs from across different parties have backed this small and simple step for nature.
It is unfortunate that the UK government has opposed similar moves in England.
💚This is a great day for Scotland’s birds.
I am delighted that MSPs from across different parties have backed this small and simple step for nature.
It is unfortunate that the UK government has opposed similar moves in England.
Swifts are in serious decline, with their UK population falling by 66% since 1995.
Moments ago MSPs backed our amendment to install low cost swift nesting bricks in new buildings.
This small act will make our communities more liveable for birds and help swifts recover.
Moments ago MSPs backed our amendment to install low cost swift nesting bricks in new buildings.
This small act will make our communities more liveable for birds and help swifts recover.
December 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🐦⬛Greens secure ‘swift bricks’ on new buildings!
💚This is a great day for Scotland’s birds.
I am delighted that MSPs from across different parties have backed this small and simple step for nature.
It is unfortunate that the UK government has opposed similar moves in England.
💚This is a great day for Scotland’s birds.
I am delighted that MSPs from across different parties have backed this small and simple step for nature.
It is unfortunate that the UK government has opposed similar moves in England.
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Taking a women against the far right organising call from a pub in Leith - not ideal.
We really need more third spaces and cafes open in the evening in Edinburgh, for organisers, freelancers, gig workers and non-drinkers to collaborate and rest.
We really need more third spaces and cafes open in the evening in Edinburgh, for organisers, freelancers, gig workers and non-drinkers to collaborate and rest.
December 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Taking a women against the far right organising call from a pub in Leith - not ideal.
We really need more third spaces and cafes open in the evening in Edinburgh, for organisers, freelancers, gig workers and non-drinkers to collaborate and rest.
We really need more third spaces and cafes open in the evening in Edinburgh, for organisers, freelancers, gig workers and non-drinkers to collaborate and rest.
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We cannot make the systemic changes in society that we need through parliamentary politics alone - we have to work hand-in-hand with our grassroots activists & the wider Green and socialist movements.
Here's a short video of me talking abt the importance of movement-building & building connections
Here's a short video of me talking abt the importance of movement-building & building connections
December 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We cannot make the systemic changes in society that we need through parliamentary politics alone - we have to work hand-in-hand with our grassroots activists & the wider Green and socialist movements.
Here's a short video of me talking abt the importance of movement-building & building connections
Here's a short video of me talking abt the importance of movement-building & building connections
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What a powerful campaign - Leith loves local!
Well done and thank you to everyone involved 📚💚
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568157...
Well done and thank you to everyone involved 📚💚
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568157...
Independent bookshop declares victory in battle with Waterstones
Argonaut Books, which has been operating for four years, had attacked the company's 'baffling and shocking' to open up so close.
www.heraldscotland.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
What a powerful campaign - Leith loves local!
Well done and thank you to everyone involved 📚💚
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568157...
Well done and thank you to everyone involved 📚💚
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568157...
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Locally and nationally, @scottishgreens.org are representing working-class interests and providing a real left-wing alternative - the very things I had hoped to do as a Labour councillor.
I will continue to spend every day trying my very best to serve the people of Sighthill/Gorgie.
I will continue to spend every day trying my very best to serve the people of Sighthill/Gorgie.
Edinburgh independent councillor Ross McKenzie joins Greens
Edinburgh independent councillor Ross McKenzie has joined the Greens nearly three years after he quit the Labour party.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Locally and nationally, @scottishgreens.org are representing working-class interests and providing a real left-wing alternative - the very things I had hoped to do as a Labour councillor.
I will continue to spend every day trying my very best to serve the people of Sighthill/Gorgie.
I will continue to spend every day trying my very best to serve the people of Sighthill/Gorgie.
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For the benefit of future historians wondering how the Labour Party died; the answer is this quote.
"I've never worried about the future of our country under a Tory government"
"I've never worried about the future of our country under a Tory government"
Keir Starmer - "I’ve always wanted a Labour government but I’ve never worried about the future of our country under a Tory government."
The words of a man so insulated from the harm done by the Tories he felt no compulsion not to continue the harm not being done to him and his.
The words of a man so insulated from the harm done by the Tories he felt no compulsion not to continue the harm not being done to him and his.
December 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM
For the benefit of future historians wondering how the Labour Party died; the answer is this quote.
"I've never worried about the future of our country under a Tory government"
"I've never worried about the future of our country under a Tory government"
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🚨BREAKING
We are delighted to welcome TWO left-wing independent councillors to the Scottish Greens!
This is a movement dedicated to delivering eco-socialist change for people and planet across Scotland.
We are delighted to welcome TWO left-wing independent councillors to the Scottish Greens!
This is a movement dedicated to delivering eco-socialist change for people and planet across Scotland.
December 8, 2025 at 8:13 AM
🚨BREAKING
We are delighted to welcome TWO left-wing independent councillors to the Scottish Greens!
This is a movement dedicated to delivering eco-socialist change for people and planet across Scotland.
We are delighted to welcome TWO left-wing independent councillors to the Scottish Greens!
This is a movement dedicated to delivering eco-socialist change for people and planet across Scotland.
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We need another referendum when Scotland wants it.
Not when Westminster says so.
Democracy is currently being denied to Scotland by the Labour Party.
Not when Westminster says so.
Democracy is currently being denied to Scotland by the Labour Party.
December 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
We need another referendum when Scotland wants it.
Not when Westminster says so.
Democracy is currently being denied to Scotland by the Labour Party.
Not when Westminster says so.
Democracy is currently being denied to Scotland by the Labour Party.
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New members are joining all the time.
If you share our vision of a fairer, greener Scotland, why not join us?
If you share our vision of a fairer, greener Scotland, why not join us?
Every new member is another voice for our climate, and for ordinary people and families who are being hammered by a rigged system.
December 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
New members are joining all the time.
If you share our vision of a fairer, greener Scotland, why not join us?
If you share our vision of a fairer, greener Scotland, why not join us?
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Thanks to the @edinburghgreens.bsky.social members in our south west group who knocked doors in the Dalry part of the city this morning. Great feedback and enthusiasm from people in the area!
December 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Thanks to the @edinburghgreens.bsky.social members in our south west group who knocked doors in the Dalry part of the city this morning. Great feedback and enthusiasm from people in the area!
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Great response on the doors around Canonmills today.
Loads of folk enthused with the Green message of hope and looking forward to voting @scottishgreens.org next May.
Loads of folk enthused with the Green message of hope and looking forward to voting @scottishgreens.org next May.
November 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Great response on the doors around Canonmills today.
Loads of folk enthused with the Green message of hope and looking forward to voting @scottishgreens.org next May.
Loads of folk enthused with the Green message of hope and looking forward to voting @scottishgreens.org next May.
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Still two days left on our survey for anyone who would like to feed into our collective & JRF project on grassroots movement-building in Scotland - it's for anyone involved in or supporting grassroots organising across Scotland!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/26CCL2P
Deadline: 5pm Tues 2nd Dec
www.surveymonkey.com/r/26CCL2P
Deadline: 5pm Tues 2nd Dec
December 1, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Still two days left on our survey for anyone who would like to feed into our collective & JRF project on grassroots movement-building in Scotland - it's for anyone involved in or supporting grassroots organising across Scotland!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/26CCL2P
Deadline: 5pm Tues 2nd Dec
www.surveymonkey.com/r/26CCL2P
Deadline: 5pm Tues 2nd Dec