Mark Ruskell
@markruskell.bsky.social
Member Scottish Parliament, Mid Scot & Fife - Scottish Green Party - Spokesperson Environment, Transport - he/him
Promoted by Mark Ruskell, Scottish Green Party, 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN
Email: mark.ruskell.msp@parliament.scot
Promoted by Mark Ruskell, Scottish Green Party, 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN
Email: mark.ruskell.msp@parliament.scot
Once again, Westminster has failed Scotland.🥀
But switching from one Prime Minister to a new one won't fix the problem.
We're still left picking up the pieces of a broken system.
It's beyond time for independence.
But switching from one Prime Minister to a new one won't fix the problem.
We're still left picking up the pieces of a broken system.
It's beyond time for independence.
February 9, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Once again, Westminster has failed Scotland.🥀
But switching from one Prime Minister to a new one won't fix the problem.
We're still left picking up the pieces of a broken system.
It's beyond time for independence.
But switching from one Prime Minister to a new one won't fix the problem.
We're still left picking up the pieces of a broken system.
It's beyond time for independence.
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Westminster has failed Scotland.
A new Prime Minister won't change that. It's time for independence.
A new Prime Minister won't change that. It's time for independence.
February 9, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Westminster has failed Scotland.
A new Prime Minister won't change that. It's time for independence.
A new Prime Minister won't change that. It's time for independence.
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Labour's #GortonandDenton candidate Angeliki Stogia wants more PFI hospitals - she said so herself. 👇
PFI loaded the NHS with debt last time, meaning our public money got siphoned into the pockets of investment bankers.
She wants PFI in schools, the NHS, housing and transport 🥀
PFI loaded the NHS with debt last time, meaning our public money got siphoned into the pockets of investment bankers.
She wants PFI in schools, the NHS, housing and transport 🥀
February 7, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Labour's #GortonandDenton candidate Angeliki Stogia wants more PFI hospitals - she said so herself. 👇
PFI loaded the NHS with debt last time, meaning our public money got siphoned into the pockets of investment bankers.
She wants PFI in schools, the NHS, housing and transport 🥀
PFI loaded the NHS with debt last time, meaning our public money got siphoned into the pockets of investment bankers.
She wants PFI in schools, the NHS, housing and transport 🥀
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In September the Scottish Parliament passed our motion calling for a boycott of Israel.
But this week it was revealed that no briefing notes were prepared for ministers following the vote.
Gillian Mackay asked the First Minister when we would see action. 👇
But this week it was revealed that no briefing notes were prepared for ministers following the vote.
Gillian Mackay asked the First Minister when we would see action. 👇
February 5, 2026 at 1:20 PM
In September the Scottish Parliament passed our motion calling for a boycott of Israel.
But this week it was revealed that no briefing notes were prepared for ministers following the vote.
Gillian Mackay asked the First Minister when we would see action. 👇
But this week it was revealed that no briefing notes were prepared for ministers following the vote.
Gillian Mackay asked the First Minister when we would see action. 👇
Just secured reconsideration of Euro Charter Local Self Government Bill ✅
Bill will empower councils in dealings with Scottish Government and Parliament ⚖️
Aspects of bill ruled against by UK Supreme Court, we can now fix it before dissolution 🏴 🇪🇺@cosla
Bill will empower councils in dealings with Scottish Government and Parliament ⚖️
Aspects of bill ruled against by UK Supreme Court, we can now fix it before dissolution 🏴 🇪🇺@cosla
February 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Just secured reconsideration of Euro Charter Local Self Government Bill ✅
Bill will empower councils in dealings with Scottish Government and Parliament ⚖️
Aspects of bill ruled against by UK Supreme Court, we can now fix it before dissolution 🏴 🇪🇺@cosla
Bill will empower councils in dealings with Scottish Government and Parliament ⚖️
Aspects of bill ruled against by UK Supreme Court, we can now fix it before dissolution 🏴 🇪🇺@cosla
The early closure of EXXON's Mossmorran plant is a sad day for the workers and the community.
The Scottish Greens - and unions - have always pushed for a funded plan to transition the site to a green future.
But the UK and Scottish Governments have failed to act in time.
1/3
The Scottish Greens - and unions - have always pushed for a funded plan to transition the site to a green future.
But the UK and Scottish Governments have failed to act in time.
1/3
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The early closure of EXXON's Mossmorran plant is a sad day for the workers and the community.
The Scottish Greens - and unions - have always pushed for a funded plan to transition the site to a green future.
But the UK and Scottish Governments have failed to act in time.
1/3
The Scottish Greens - and unions - have always pushed for a funded plan to transition the site to a green future.
But the UK and Scottish Governments have failed to act in time.
1/3
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We had teams out in every part of Mid Scotland and Fife today, encouraging voters to choose hope this May and send two @scottishgreens.org to Holyrood to stand up for people and planet! It’s us vs reform for the final regional list sit, every vote really will count 🗳️ /1
January 31, 2026 at 3:53 PM
We had teams out in every part of Mid Scotland and Fife today, encouraging voters to choose hope this May and send two @scottishgreens.org to Holyrood to stand up for people and planet! It’s us vs reform for the final regional list sit, every vote really will count 🗳️ /1
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Donald Trump is not Scotland's ally; he is a fascist.
January 31, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Donald Trump is not Scotland's ally; he is a fascist.
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social with a simple message on #bbclaurak: "The Lab govt have taken peoples votes for granted & they're yesterdays news. This is the Green Party versus Reform, and Greens are going to win [Gorton & Denton]"
February 1, 2026 at 9:06 AM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social with a simple message on #bbclaurak: "The Lab govt have taken peoples votes for granted & they're yesterdays news. This is the Green Party versus Reform, and Greens are going to win [Gorton & Denton]"
Warm chats around chilly doors with canvass teams in Newburgh and Perth today! #Holyrood26 #activegreens #votegreen
January 31, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Warm chats around chilly doors with canvass teams in Newburgh and Perth today! #Holyrood26 #activegreens #votegreen
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I was proud to open the debate for the Scottish Greens in my colleagues Mark Ruskell's Bill on ending greyhound racing in Scotland for good.
The only way to protect these dogs is to end the practice entirely.
The only way to protect these dogs is to end the practice entirely.
January 29, 2026 at 11:54 PM
I was proud to open the debate for the Scottish Greens in my colleagues Mark Ruskell's Bill on ending greyhound racing in Scotland for good.
The only way to protect these dogs is to end the practice entirely.
The only way to protect these dogs is to end the practice entirely.
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Today the Scottish Parliament will vote on @markruskell.bsky.social's Bill to ban greyhound racing in Scotland. 🐶
This cruel 'sport' results in the deaths of hundreds of dogs a year in the UK and is only legal in a handful of countries.
It's time to end it in Scotland for good.
This cruel 'sport' results in the deaths of hundreds of dogs a year in the UK and is only legal in a handful of countries.
It's time to end it in Scotland for good.
January 29, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Today the Scottish Parliament will vote on @markruskell.bsky.social's Bill to ban greyhound racing in Scotland. 🐶
This cruel 'sport' results in the deaths of hundreds of dogs a year in the UK and is only legal in a handful of countries.
It's time to end it in Scotland for good.
This cruel 'sport' results in the deaths of hundreds of dogs a year in the UK and is only legal in a handful of countries.
It's time to end it in Scotland for good.
Delighted to meet @dogstrust and a lovely ex-racing greyhound at Holyrood today to talk about their manifesto for #Holyrood26
January 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Delighted to meet @dogstrust and a lovely ex-racing greyhound at Holyrood today to talk about their manifesto for #Holyrood26
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Last November my father took his last breath surrounded by family after suffering for a long time. The choice of medically assisted death allowed him to choose how he died.
Thank you to STV for allowing me to tell his story.
news.stv.tv/politics/for...
Thank you to STV for allowing me to tell his story.
news.stv.tv/politics/for...
'My father's death was beautiful, that's how I would like to go'
Former Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater speaks exclusively to Scotland Tonight about her father's assisted death in Canada.
news.stv.tv
January 28, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Last November my father took his last breath surrounded by family after suffering for a long time. The choice of medically assisted death allowed him to choose how he died.
Thank you to STV for allowing me to tell his story.
news.stv.tv/politics/for...
Thank you to STV for allowing me to tell his story.
news.stv.tv/politics/for...
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🚨 It's official!
Swift nesting bricks have passed the Scottish Parliament and will now become law.
Swifts are in serious decline across the UK. This will help reverse that trend and make our communities more liveable for birds.
@markruskell.bsky.social and @writerhannah.bsky.social explain 👇
Swift nesting bricks have passed the Scottish Parliament and will now become law.
Swifts are in serious decline across the UK. This will help reverse that trend and make our communities more liveable for birds.
@markruskell.bsky.social and @writerhannah.bsky.social explain 👇
January 28, 2026 at 11:57 AM
🚨 It's official!
Swift nesting bricks have passed the Scottish Parliament and will now become law.
Swifts are in serious decline across the UK. This will help reverse that trend and make our communities more liveable for birds.
@markruskell.bsky.social and @writerhannah.bsky.social explain 👇
Swift nesting bricks have passed the Scottish Parliament and will now become law.
Swifts are in serious decline across the UK. This will help reverse that trend and make our communities more liveable for birds.
@markruskell.bsky.social and @writerhannah.bsky.social explain 👇
We did it. Swift bricks into law.
We made Scotland a better country for these beautiful birds.
Thank you @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social!
More to come from @scottishgreens.org in today's final sessions for the Natural Environment Bill today - watch this space!
We made Scotland a better country for these beautiful birds.
Thank you @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social!
More to come from @scottishgreens.org in today's final sessions for the Natural Environment Bill today - watch this space!
Tears of joy! SCOTLAND HAS JUST PASSED SWIFT BRICKS INTO LAW unanimously!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
January 28, 2026 at 10:08 AM
We did it. Swift bricks into law.
We made Scotland a better country for these beautiful birds.
Thank you @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social!
More to come from @scottishgreens.org in today's final sessions for the Natural Environment Bill today - watch this space!
We made Scotland a better country for these beautiful birds.
Thank you @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social!
More to come from @scottishgreens.org in today's final sessions for the Natural Environment Bill today - watch this space!
From swift bricks to better nature protections, the Scottish Greens made sure the Natural Environment Bill will deliver real action for communities and wildlife. 🌳🦅
Tomorrow, all parties can back the Bill to restore nature.
For our nature's sake, I hope they do.
Tomorrow, all parties can back the Bill to restore nature.
For our nature's sake, I hope they do.
Nature Bill shows Greens delivering action for Scotland’s wildlife
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill is proof that Green influence delivers real change
greens.scot
January 27, 2026 at 3:02 PM
From swift bricks to better nature protections, the Scottish Greens made sure the Natural Environment Bill will deliver real action for communities and wildlife. 🌳🦅
Tomorrow, all parties can back the Bill to restore nature.
For our nature's sake, I hope they do.
Tomorrow, all parties can back the Bill to restore nature.
For our nature's sake, I hope they do.
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On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember all those who were persecuted and murdered during the Holocaust and other genocides.
We must always stand against hate and prejudice wherever it arises.
We must always stand against hate and prejudice wherever it arises.
January 27, 2026 at 11:11 AM
On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember all those who were persecuted and murdered during the Holocaust and other genocides.
We must always stand against hate and prejudice wherever it arises.
We must always stand against hate and prejudice wherever it arises.
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#ClimateChangePlan: good on #transport?
"The answer is NO"
Prof @2760.bsky.social
-> web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/parl...
We agree-> www.spokes.org.uk/wp-content/u...
@michaelmatheson.bsky.social @monicalennon.bsky.social @markruskell.bsky.social @bobdorissnp.bsky.social @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social
"The answer is NO"
Prof @2760.bsky.social
-> web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/parl...
We agree-> www.spokes.org.uk/wp-content/u...
@michaelmatheson.bsky.social @monicalennon.bsky.social @markruskell.bsky.social @bobdorissnp.bsky.social @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social
January 24, 2026 at 12:03 PM
No parent should face a 'postcode lottery' when trying to access free childcare.
That's why the @scottishgreens are fighting for a better deal for parents like Caitlin.
That's why the @scottishgreens are fighting for a better deal for parents like Caitlin.
Nursery 'postcode lottery' influencing C-section dates, says Perth mum facing £3,000 extra in childcare
Caitlin Ripley's son Ali turns three in April but won't be entitled to free early learning and childcare until August.
www.thecourier.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
No parent should face a 'postcode lottery' when trying to access free childcare.
That's why the @scottishgreens are fighting for a better deal for parents like Caitlin.
That's why the @scottishgreens are fighting for a better deal for parents like Caitlin.
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Scotland must stand with our European neighbours against Trump's threats against Greenland.
January 20, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Scotland must stand with our European neighbours against Trump's threats against Greenland.
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Had a doorstep chat with Green MSP @markruskell.bsky.social
It was good to see the Greens out and about. I have no use for the nasty messaging pushed by the Brexit-loving, immigration-hating, funded-by-tech-bros Reform Party.
It was good to see the Greens out and about. I have no use for the nasty messaging pushed by the Brexit-loving, immigration-hating, funded-by-tech-bros Reform Party.
January 18, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Had a doorstep chat with Green MSP @markruskell.bsky.social
It was good to see the Greens out and about. I have no use for the nasty messaging pushed by the Brexit-loving, immigration-hating, funded-by-tech-bros Reform Party.
It was good to see the Greens out and about. I have no use for the nasty messaging pushed by the Brexit-loving, immigration-hating, funded-by-tech-bros Reform Party.
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🚨 Scottish Greens on track for a record result!!
A poll for today’s Sunday Times has the @scottishgreens.org returning a record 11 MSPs 💚
Going into the election, our priority will be on delivering bold policies that make people’s lives better.
Image courtesy of @ballotbox.scot 🗳️
A poll for today’s Sunday Times has the @scottishgreens.org returning a record 11 MSPs 💚
Going into the election, our priority will be on delivering bold policies that make people’s lives better.
Image courtesy of @ballotbox.scot 🗳️
January 18, 2026 at 8:11 AM
🚨 Scottish Greens on track for a record result!!
A poll for today’s Sunday Times has the @scottishgreens.org returning a record 11 MSPs 💚
Going into the election, our priority will be on delivering bold policies that make people’s lives better.
Image courtesy of @ballotbox.scot 🗳️
A poll for today’s Sunday Times has the @scottishgreens.org returning a record 11 MSPs 💚
Going into the election, our priority will be on delivering bold policies that make people’s lives better.
Image courtesy of @ballotbox.scot 🗳️
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A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
January 18, 2026 at 8:18 AM
A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
We need safer roads, not just faster roads.🛣️
The Scot Govt's plans for safety improvements at Dunkeld fall way short of what the community have called for.
No more excuses, we need urgent action to make this junction safer for all. 🦺
The Scot Govt's plans for safety improvements at Dunkeld fall way short of what the community have called for.
No more excuses, we need urgent action to make this junction safer for all. 🦺
January 15, 2026 at 3:48 PM
We need safer roads, not just faster roads.🛣️
The Scot Govt's plans for safety improvements at Dunkeld fall way short of what the community have called for.
No more excuses, we need urgent action to make this junction safer for all. 🦺
The Scot Govt's plans for safety improvements at Dunkeld fall way short of what the community have called for.
No more excuses, we need urgent action to make this junction safer for all. 🦺