Kirsten Robb
@krobbgreen.bsky.social
Scottish Green Councillor, East Kilbride East. Deputy Chair Climate Committee. Promoted by Kirsten Robb, Green Office, South Lanarkshire Council, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA
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Another step backwards on the climate from the Scottish Government today.
The First Minister has confirmed to @ariane-burgess.bsky.social that the 2030 target for peatland restoration has been dropped and replaced with a weak 2040 target.
What is going on?
The First Minister has confirmed to @ariane-burgess.bsky.social that the 2030 target for peatland restoration has been dropped and replaced with a weak 2040 target.
What is going on?
The SNP's wrecking amendment to this motion has sadly passed, confirming that the Scottish Government no longer opposes the Rosebank oil field application. A huge step backwards and a sad day for Scotland's reputation on climate action.
Under Nicola Sturgeon & Humza Yousaf the Scottish Government rightly opposed the proposed Rosebank oil field.
John Swinney has sadly dropped that opposition and tried to avoid taking a position at all.
That's not good enough, so tomorrow the @scottishgreens.org will force a vote.
John Swinney has sadly dropped that opposition and tried to avoid taking a position at all.
That's not good enough, so tomorrow the @scottishgreens.org will force a vote.
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Another step backwards on the climate from the Scottish Government today.
The First Minister has confirmed to @ariane-burgess.bsky.social that the 2030 target for peatland restoration has been dropped and replaced with a weak 2040 target.
What is going on?
The First Minister has confirmed to @ariane-burgess.bsky.social that the 2030 target for peatland restoration has been dropped and replaced with a weak 2040 target.
What is going on?
Today I went along to Wingate Sheltered Housing complex. It was lovely meeting residents and the staff team again. Amongst other things, we talked about IT and protection from scams. AbilityNet will now be invited to do a talk. You can also give them a ring for individual support. Details below.
November 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Today I went along to Wingate Sheltered Housing complex. It was lovely meeting residents and the staff team again. Amongst other things, we talked about IT and protection from scams. AbilityNet will now be invited to do a talk. You can also give them a ring for individual support. Details below.
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We are almost at a record high membership 👀👇
November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We are almost at a record high membership 👀👇
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We're kicking off a week-long tour of the UK to ask the Chancellor to tax us, the super-rich in the Budget.
Today we're in Edinburgh with Tax Justice Scotland and @oxfamscotland.bsky.social talking to people about the urgent need to create a fairer tax system.
It's time to #TaxTheSuperRich
Today we're in Edinburgh with Tax Justice Scotland and @oxfamscotland.bsky.social talking to people about the urgent need to create a fairer tax system.
It's time to #TaxTheSuperRich
November 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
We're kicking off a week-long tour of the UK to ask the Chancellor to tax us, the super-rich in the Budget.
Today we're in Edinburgh with Tax Justice Scotland and @oxfamscotland.bsky.social talking to people about the urgent need to create a fairer tax system.
It's time to #TaxTheSuperRich
Today we're in Edinburgh with Tax Justice Scotland and @oxfamscotland.bsky.social talking to people about the urgent need to create a fairer tax system.
It's time to #TaxTheSuperRich
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It's time for MSPs from all parties to make it clear where they stand on Rosebank.
This massively polluting project is incompatible with any credible response to the climate emergency. It must be stopped.
This massively polluting project is incompatible with any credible response to the climate emergency. It must be stopped.
Today the Scottish Parliament will vote on our motion opposing Rosebank.
The oil field would release a massive 250 million tonnes of new carbon emissions into our atmosphere, 50 times as much as previously admitted!
We must put people and planet first, not corporate profits.
The oil field would release a massive 250 million tonnes of new carbon emissions into our atmosphere, 50 times as much as previously admitted!
We must put people and planet first, not corporate profits.
November 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It's time for MSPs from all parties to make it clear where they stand on Rosebank.
This massively polluting project is incompatible with any credible response to the climate emergency. It must be stopped.
This massively polluting project is incompatible with any credible response to the climate emergency. It must be stopped.
Beautiful ceremony as always at Calderglen High School for Armistice Day. Words from World War poets, and Chaplain Bill from Claremont Parish reminded us all to remember the horrors of war and to always work for peace.
November 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Beautiful ceremony as always at Calderglen High School for Armistice Day. Words from World War poets, and Chaplain Bill from Claremont Parish reminded us all to remember the horrors of war and to always work for peace.
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As we mark Living Wage Week, the @scottishgreens.org are calling for Labour to end the inequality that sees younger workers being paid less.
Why should workers be paid different rates to do the same job?
Why should workers be paid different rates to do the same job?
It’s Living Wage Week! 🎊
This week we’re celebrating the movement of over 16,000 employers who are making a huge difference to the lives of thousands of workers by paying the real Living Wage 🙌
This week we’re celebrating the movement of over 16,000 employers who are making a huge difference to the lives of thousands of workers by paying the real Living Wage 🙌
November 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
As we mark Living Wage Week, the @scottishgreens.org are calling for Labour to end the inequality that sees younger workers being paid less.
Why should workers be paid different rates to do the same job?
Why should workers be paid different rates to do the same job?
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Bus services should be run in the public interest rather than corporate profits, with affordable, accessible and reliable services for all communities 🚌
greens.scot/news/greens-...
greens.scot/news/greens-...
Greens call for expansion of free bus travel
Greens call for expansion of free bus travel - Free bus travel for young people has resulted in 250 million free journeys.
greens.scot
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Bus services should be run in the public interest rather than corporate profits, with affordable, accessible and reliable services for all communities 🚌
greens.scot/news/greens-...
greens.scot/news/greens-...
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Time spent playing outdoors has declined 50% in a generation.
That’s half the joy, half the adventures, half the memories.
Play isn't just fun, it is essential for healthy child development 💚
That’s half the joy, half the adventures, half the memories.
Play isn't just fun, it is essential for healthy child development 💚
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Time spent playing outdoors has declined 50% in a generation.
That’s half the joy, half the adventures, half the memories.
Play isn't just fun, it is essential for healthy child development 💚
That’s half the joy, half the adventures, half the memories.
Play isn't just fun, it is essential for healthy child development 💚
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We are bringing hope back to Scottish politics. That's why our polling is climbing and we're now neck & neck with Labour here and across the UK.
The super-rich will throw everything they've got at stopping us though. Join our movement and help us win next May:
members.greens.scot/join
The super-rich will throw everything they've got at stopping us though. Join our movement and help us win next May:
members.greens.scot/join
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We are bringing hope back to Scottish politics. That's why our polling is climbing and we're now neck & neck with Labour here and across the UK.
The super-rich will throw everything they've got at stopping us though. Join our movement and help us win next May:
members.greens.scot/join
The super-rich will throw everything they've got at stopping us though. Join our movement and help us win next May:
members.greens.scot/join
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If this is true - this should have happened a long time ago.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
NEW: Rachel Reeves signals she intends to remove the two-child cap *in full*
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
"I don't think a child should be penalised because they're in a bigger family through no fault of their own," she tells BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
If this is true - this should have happened a long time ago.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
The Green Party alongside campaigners have been calling for this - and it's good to see maybe they've finally listened.
Will reserve relief for all children being lifted out of poverty until we know it's happening.
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Scotland doesn't need more fossil fuels!
Workers and communities need politicians and companies to be honest and invest in stable, sustainable jobs for the future - not dying industries. #StopRosebank
Workers and communities need politicians and companies to be honest and invest in stable, sustainable jobs for the future - not dying industries. #StopRosebank
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Scotland doesn't need more fossil fuels!
Workers and communities need politicians and companies to be honest and invest in stable, sustainable jobs for the future - not dying industries. #StopRosebank
Workers and communities need politicians and companies to be honest and invest in stable, sustainable jobs for the future - not dying industries. #StopRosebank
Have your say on potential savings to help meet the council's budget gap. Every year councillors get a report on public views of different cuts options so please do fill the survey out. Every year there are also options for investment to improve lives and our place too. I want to hear those too.
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Have your say on potential savings to help meet the council's budget gap. Every year councillors get a report on public views of different cuts options so please do fill the survey out. Every year there are also options for investment to improve lives and our place too. I want to hear those too.
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Over 500 people have signed our petition to cap football ticket prices.
A cap has been in place in England for over a decade. No such cap exists in Scotland.
Add your support ⬇️
greens.scot/25PoundTickets
Over 500 people have signed our petition to cap football ticket prices.
A cap has been in place in England for over a decade. No such cap exists in Scotland.
Add your support ⬇️
greens.scot/25PoundTickets
Let's Cap Football Tickets at £25
Let's Cap Football Tickets at £25 -
greens.scot
November 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Over 500 people have signed our petition to cap football ticket prices.
A cap has been in place in England for over a decade. No such cap exists in Scotland.
Add your support ⬇️
greens.scot/25PoundTickets
Over 500 people have signed our petition to cap football ticket prices.
A cap has been in place in England for over a decade. No such cap exists in Scotland.
Add your support ⬇️
greens.scot/25PoundTickets
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Sunny day in Stranraer today campaigning for our by-election candidate @michaelhavard.bsky.social
Folk in Stranraer are demanding change. For too long communities have been cut off and left out, but the Scottish Greens are delivering for people and planet by building a fairer, greener, Scotland
Folk in Stranraer are demanding change. For too long communities have been cut off and left out, but the Scottish Greens are delivering for people and planet by building a fairer, greener, Scotland
November 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Sunny day in Stranraer today campaigning for our by-election candidate @michaelhavard.bsky.social
Folk in Stranraer are demanding change. For too long communities have been cut off and left out, but the Scottish Greens are delivering for people and planet by building a fairer, greener, Scotland
Folk in Stranraer are demanding change. For too long communities have been cut off and left out, but the Scottish Greens are delivering for people and planet by building a fairer, greener, Scotland
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"I want to make a country we can all afford to live in."
@zackpolanski.bsky.social tells it straight on The Last Leg.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social tells it straight on The Last Leg.
November 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"I want to make a country we can all afford to live in."
@zackpolanski.bsky.social tells it straight on The Last Leg.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social tells it straight on The Last Leg.
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Join Scotland's Climate March
📍Glasgow Green
📅Saturday 15th November
⏰From 11am
📍Glasgow Green
📅Saturday 15th November
⏰From 11am
November 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Join Scotland's Climate March
📍Glasgow Green
📅Saturday 15th November
⏰From 11am
📍Glasgow Green
📅Saturday 15th November
⏰From 11am
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Every time someone claims that we can't afford to tackle the climate crisis, remind them that the top 2% have more wealth than half of Scotland's population combined.
The money is there, its just being hoarded by a greedy few.
Help us take it back: members.greens.scot/join
The money is there, its just being hoarded by a greedy few.
Help us take it back: members.greens.scot/join
November 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Every time someone claims that we can't afford to tackle the climate crisis, remind them that the top 2% have more wealth than half of Scotland's population combined.
The money is there, its just being hoarded by a greedy few.
Help us take it back: members.greens.scot/join
The money is there, its just being hoarded by a greedy few.
Help us take it back: members.greens.scot/join
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Inclusive play equipment doesn’t just open up the park - it opens up the world.
It says:
🌍 You belong here
🤝 You matter
🎉 You have a right to play too
Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in their play spaces.
www.playscotland.org/playful-comm...
It says:
🌍 You belong here
🤝 You matter
🎉 You have a right to play too
Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in their play spaces.
www.playscotland.org/playful-comm...
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Inclusive play equipment doesn’t just open up the park - it opens up the world.
It says:
🌍 You belong here
🤝 You matter
🎉 You have a right to play too
Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in their play spaces.
www.playscotland.org/playful-comm...
It says:
🌍 You belong here
🤝 You matter
🎉 You have a right to play too
Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in their play spaces.
www.playscotland.org/playful-comm...
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our climate is in crisis🔥
it's time for action!🌎
it's time for action!🌎
November 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM
our climate is in crisis🔥
it's time for action!🌎
it's time for action!🌎
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Everyone should have an affordable place to call home, but in many communities with high rents, a shocking number of landlords are hoarding property.
Greens are going to change that ⤵️
Greens are going to change that ⤵️
November 6, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Everyone should have an affordable place to call home, but in many communities with high rents, a shocking number of landlords are hoarding property.
Greens are going to change that ⤵️
Greens are going to change that ⤵️
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The science is clear.
If we are to have any hope of preventing total climate breakdown, there can be no new oil and gas fields.
If we are to have any hope of preventing total climate breakdown, there can be no new oil and gas fields.
November 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The science is clear.
If we are to have any hope of preventing total climate breakdown, there can be no new oil and gas fields.
If we are to have any hope of preventing total climate breakdown, there can be no new oil and gas fields.
More action on recycling, fly tipping and litter was approved by councillors yesterday worth £2.5 million, including recent proposals that I put forward backed by the SNP that responded directly to your concerns. See thread @scottishgreens.org @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social @southlangreens.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
More action on recycling, fly tipping and litter was approved by councillors yesterday worth £2.5 million, including recent proposals that I put forward backed by the SNP that responded directly to your concerns. See thread @scottishgreens.org @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social @southlangreens.bsky.social
On tomorrow! See you there.
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
On tomorrow! See you there.
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Make hope normal again! 💚
Scotland can be a fairer, greener place if we fix the systems rigged by the super-rich.
Scotland can be a fairer, greener place if we fix the systems rigged by the super-rich.
Zohran Mamdani’s New York election triumph has been hailed as a win against 'corporate donors, mega polluters and the super-rich'
'We need to learn from this': Scottish parties react to Zohran Mamdani election win
www.thenational.scot
November 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Make hope normal again! 💚
Scotland can be a fairer, greener place if we fix the systems rigged by the super-rich.
Scotland can be a fairer, greener place if we fix the systems rigged by the super-rich.