Scottish Borders Greens
@scotbordgreens.bsky.social
Scottish Borders Greens - for a fair, just and sustainable Scotland. Join us - for people, for planet.
www.scottishbordersgreens.org
Promoted by the Scottish Greens c/o 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh EH6 5QN
www.scottishbordersgreens.org
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If you live in the #ScottishBorders and want to help to create a fair, just and sustainable Scotland, then join us in the Borders' branch of @ScottishGreens - find out more on our website.
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This is an intrusive and authoritarian scheme that will only increase mass surveillance and allow the government to target marginalised communities.
No money to support vital services, but Labour can find hundreds of millions for this, which appeared nowhere in their manifesto.
No money to support vital services, but Labour can find hundreds of millions for this, which appeared nowhere in their manifesto.
September 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This is an intrusive and authoritarian scheme that will only increase mass surveillance and allow the government to target marginalised communities.
No money to support vital services, but Labour can find hundreds of millions for this, which appeared nowhere in their manifesto.
No money to support vital services, but Labour can find hundreds of millions for this, which appeared nowhere in their manifesto.
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"There is no shortage of people working together to offer support, solidarity and kindness to those who need it, and after decades of anti-asylum propaganda their resilience is a reminder that hatred is not inevitable and can be overcome." - @patrickharvie.bsky.social
Patrick Harvie: We must challenge false rumours about migrants
The speed with which far-right racism and hostility toward refugees are escalating across our country is shocking ...
www.thenational.scot
September 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
"There is no shortage of people working together to offer support, solidarity and kindness to those who need it, and after decades of anti-asylum propaganda their resilience is a reminder that hatred is not inevitable and can be overcome." - @patrickharvie.bsky.social
Laura Moodie can be our Scottish Greens MSP for South Scotland.
Together, we can build a South of Scotland where nobody is left behind and every community thrives. Will you help us make it happen?
Together, we can build a South of Scotland where nobody is left behind and every community thrives. Will you help us make it happen?
📣 I’m excited to share my new campaign website, where I’ll be posting regular updates and blog posts about the work we’re doing across South Scotland.
You can visit it here: electlauramoodie.beehiiv.com
You can visit it here: electlauramoodie.beehiiv.com
Elect Laura Moodie
Laura Moodie is the Scottish Green Party candidate for South Scotland. Political content promoted by Laura Moodie c/o 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN.
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September 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Laura Moodie can be our Scottish Greens MSP for South Scotland.
Together, we can build a South of Scotland where nobody is left behind and every community thrives. Will you help us make it happen?
Together, we can build a South of Scotland where nobody is left behind and every community thrives. Will you help us make it happen?
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Scotland's richest 2% now have more wealth than half the population combined.
At today's #FMQs we asked the First Minister why shooting estates owned by billionaires still pay no business rates.
We’re losing millions of pounds that could go towards our schools, libraries, and hospitals.
At today's #FMQs we asked the First Minister why shooting estates owned by billionaires still pay no business rates.
We’re losing millions of pounds that could go towards our schools, libraries, and hospitals.
September 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Scotland's richest 2% now have more wealth than half the population combined.
At today's #FMQs we asked the First Minister why shooting estates owned by billionaires still pay no business rates.
We’re losing millions of pounds that could go towards our schools, libraries, and hospitals.
At today's #FMQs we asked the First Minister why shooting estates owned by billionaires still pay no business rates.
We’re losing millions of pounds that could go towards our schools, libraries, and hospitals.
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✅Scotland is to BAN funding for Israel's arms dealers!
Scottish Greens have long fought for this change, alongside @amnestyscotland.bsky.social, @oxfamscotland.bsky.social, and others.
Scottish Greens have long fought for this change, alongside @amnestyscotland.bsky.social, @oxfamscotland.bsky.social, and others.
September 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
✅Scotland is to BAN funding for Israel's arms dealers!
Scottish Greens have long fought for this change, alongside @amnestyscotland.bsky.social, @oxfamscotland.bsky.social, and others.
Scottish Greens have long fought for this change, alongside @amnestyscotland.bsky.social, @oxfamscotland.bsky.social, and others.
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Politics can be different.
Instead of giving a voice to corporations and lobbyists, Greens give Scottish communities a voice to build a better Scotland for all.
Be part of the movement. 💚
Instead of giving a voice to corporations and lobbyists, Greens give Scottish communities a voice to build a better Scotland for all.
Be part of the movement. 💚
August 31, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Politics can be different.
Instead of giving a voice to corporations and lobbyists, Greens give Scottish communities a voice to build a better Scotland for all.
Be part of the movement. 💚
Instead of giving a voice to corporations and lobbyists, Greens give Scottish communities a voice to build a better Scotland for all.
Be part of the movement. 💚
Congratulations to our new co-leaders Gillian MacKay MSP & Ross Greer MSP.
🙏💚 To our outgoing co-leaders Patrick Harvie MSP & Lorna Slater MSP thank you for everything you have done for the party & achieved for people & planet. 1/2
🙏💚 To our outgoing co-leaders Patrick Harvie MSP & Lorna Slater MSP thank you for everything you have done for the party & achieved for people & planet. 1/2
A new era. 💚
Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer elected as Scottish Greens Co-Leaders.
Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer elected as Scottish Greens Co-Leaders.
August 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Congratulations to our new co-leaders Gillian MacKay MSP & Ross Greer MSP.
🙏💚 To our outgoing co-leaders Patrick Harvie MSP & Lorna Slater MSP thank you for everything you have done for the party & achieved for people & planet. 1/2
🙏💚 To our outgoing co-leaders Patrick Harvie MSP & Lorna Slater MSP thank you for everything you have done for the party & achieved for people & planet. 1/2
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Just 5 months before the 2024 election, I challenged Labour on BBC Question Time, to clearly commit that an incoming Labour government would recognise Palestine.
No caveats, no conditions, Ian Murray simply said yes.
He's now been in the cabinet for over a year, and it still hasn't happened.
No caveats, no conditions, Ian Murray simply said yes.
He's now been in the cabinet for over a year, and it still hasn't happened.
More than 100 cross-party MPs have called on Keir Starmer to immediately recognise the state of Palestine
More than 100 MPs urge Keir Starmer to immediately recognise Palestine
www.thenational.scot
July 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Just 5 months before the 2024 election, I challenged Labour on BBC Question Time, to clearly commit that an incoming Labour government would recognise Palestine.
No caveats, no conditions, Ian Murray simply said yes.
He's now been in the cabinet for over a year, and it still hasn't happened.
No caveats, no conditions, Ian Murray simply said yes.
He's now been in the cabinet for over a year, and it still hasn't happened.
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Climate breakdown is an "urgent existential threat” and countries have a legal obligation to act, the International Criminal Court has ruled.
We can already see the huge cost of inaction as heatwaves, droughts, floods and wildfires sweep the UK. There's no time left for excuses.
We can already see the huge cost of inaction as heatwaves, droughts, floods and wildfires sweep the UK. There's no time left for excuses.
Huge news from the International Court of Justice in the Hague – the start of a new era of climate accountability
The court confirms that states are obliged to act on the climate crisis, and that the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is fundamental for all other human rights
The court confirms that states are obliged to act on the climate crisis, and that the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is fundamental for all other human rights
World’s highest court delivers historic protections for climate-impacted communities - Greenpeace International
The world’s highest court has just delivered a landmark Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States in the face of the climate emergency.[1] The International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision deliver...
www.greenpeace.org
July 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Climate breakdown is an "urgent existential threat” and countries have a legal obligation to act, the International Criminal Court has ruled.
We can already see the huge cost of inaction as heatwaves, droughts, floods and wildfires sweep the UK. There's no time left for excuses.
We can already see the huge cost of inaction as heatwaves, droughts, floods and wildfires sweep the UK. There's no time left for excuses.
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The UN has recorded the murder of more than 1,050 Palestinians who were trying to get food by the Israeli military in the last two months.
In the face of this genocide Labour continues to provide the Israeli military with training, weapons and political support.
In the face of this genocide Labour continues to provide the Israeli military with training, weapons and political support.
More than 100 humanitarian groups warn of mass starvation in Gaza
A joint statement says aid workers are
www.bbc.co.uk
July 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The UN has recorded the murder of more than 1,050 Palestinians who were trying to get food by the Israeli military in the last two months.
In the face of this genocide Labour continues to provide the Israeli military with training, weapons and political support.
In the face of this genocide Labour continues to provide the Israeli military with training, weapons and political support.
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Your Scottish Greens candidate in South Scotland is @lauramoodie.bsky.social!
After narrowly missing out in 2021, we can elect Laura in South Scotland next May: members.greens.scot/donate/2026-...
After narrowly missing out in 2021, we can elect Laura in South Scotland next May: members.greens.scot/donate/2026-...
July 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Your Scottish Greens candidate in South Scotland is @lauramoodie.bsky.social!
After narrowly missing out in 2021, we can elect Laura in South Scotland next May: members.greens.scot/donate/2026-...
After narrowly missing out in 2021, we can elect Laura in South Scotland next May: members.greens.scot/donate/2026-...
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🗳️Next May, you can vote Green wherever you live.
💚For bold, progressive voices in Parliament, who put people and planet ahead of corporate greed #VoteScottishGreens
Introducing your Scottish Green candidates ⬇️🧵
💚For bold, progressive voices in Parliament, who put people and planet ahead of corporate greed #VoteScottishGreens
Introducing your Scottish Green candidates ⬇️🧵
July 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🗳️Next May, you can vote Green wherever you live.
💚For bold, progressive voices in Parliament, who put people and planet ahead of corporate greed #VoteScottishGreens
Introducing your Scottish Green candidates ⬇️🧵
💚For bold, progressive voices in Parliament, who put people and planet ahead of corporate greed #VoteScottishGreens
Introducing your Scottish Green candidates ⬇️🧵
Please help Borders-based Restore Nature to halt a destructive proposed forestry plantation above Selkirk and Hawick. They urgently need donations to fund their upcoming court case which seeks to block this and future similar *taxpayer-funded* schemes. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-todri...
Save Todrig from Sitka spruce plantation
Campaigning to protect nature and communities around Todrig from proposed Sitka spruce plantations, and to save the Southern Uplands.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
July 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Please help Borders-based Restore Nature to halt a destructive proposed forestry plantation above Selkirk and Hawick. They urgently need donations to fund their upcoming court case which seeks to block this and future similar *taxpayer-funded* schemes. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-todri...
If you live in the #ScottishBorders and want to help to create a fair, just and sustainable Scotland, then join us in the Borders' branch of @ScottishGreens - find out more on our website.
scottishbordersgreens.org
scottishbordersgreens.org
July 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
If you live in the #ScottishBorders and want to help to create a fair, just and sustainable Scotland, then join us in the Borders' branch of @ScottishGreens - find out more on our website.
scottishbordersgreens.org
scottishbordersgreens.org
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As Donald Trump visits Scotland later this month, Keir Starmer faces a choice.
He can stand up for democracy and human rights.
Or he can continue to bow down before Trump's destructive politics of hate, division and criminality.
He can't do both.
He can stand up for democracy and human rights.
Or he can continue to bow down before Trump's destructive politics of hate, division and criminality.
He can't do both.
July 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
As Donald Trump visits Scotland later this month, Keir Starmer faces a choice.
He can stand up for democracy and human rights.
Or he can continue to bow down before Trump's destructive politics of hate, division and criminality.
He can't do both.
He can stand up for democracy and human rights.
Or he can continue to bow down before Trump's destructive politics of hate, division and criminality.
He can't do both.
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The overwhelming majority of the UK supports a wealth tax on the super-rich.
We're one of the wealthiest countries in history, but that wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few.
A wealth tax would allow real investment in our public services, infrastructure and environment.
We're one of the wealthiest countries in history, but that wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few.
A wealth tax would allow real investment in our public services, infrastructure and environment.
July 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The overwhelming majority of the UK supports a wealth tax on the super-rich.
We're one of the wealthiest countries in history, but that wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few.
A wealth tax would allow real investment in our public services, infrastructure and environment.
We're one of the wealthiest countries in history, but that wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few.
A wealth tax would allow real investment in our public services, infrastructure and environment.
Something to think about on this #WorldEnvironmentDay
The Scottish Government must recommit to action on climate and nature.
Recently we've seen Galloway National Park dropped, Flamingo Land given the go ahead at Loch Lomond, and the heating bill watered down.
It's not enough to talk a good game, we only have one planet, we need to look after it.
Recently we've seen Galloway National Park dropped, Flamingo Land given the go ahead at Loch Lomond, and the heating bill watered down.
It's not enough to talk a good game, we only have one planet, we need to look after it.
June 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Something to think about on this #WorldEnvironmentDay
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So, tomorrow is polling day in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse. Make up your mind time! Our @scottishgreens.org candidate, Ann McGuinness, and the team have run a grass roots campaign listening to people on the doorstep and local organisations.
June 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
So, tomorrow is polling day in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse. Make up your mind time! Our @scottishgreens.org candidate, Ann McGuinness, and the team have run a grass roots campaign listening to people on the doorstep and local organisations.
Read Scottish Green Party's @lauramoodie.bsky.social on the recent Scottish Government decision to scrap the plan for a National Park in Dumfries & Galloway - "a betrayal of working-class communities".
No National Park: A betrayal of working-class communities
Green activist in Dumfries and Galloway Laura Moodie writes for Green Left Scotland about who will really lose out from the scrapping of plans for a new National Park.
greenleftscotland.substack.com
June 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Read Scottish Green Party's @lauramoodie.bsky.social on the recent Scottish Government decision to scrap the plan for a National Park in Dumfries & Galloway - "a betrayal of working-class communities".
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🚨BREAKING
The Scottish Government has announced it's cancelling Scotland's new National Park in Galloway.
This is devastating news for the local community and nature, slamming the door on the new investment and powers it would have brought.
A betrayal of people and planet.
The Scottish Government has announced it's cancelling Scotland's new National Park in Galloway.
This is devastating news for the local community and nature, slamming the door on the new investment and powers it would have brought.
A betrayal of people and planet.
May 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🚨BREAKING
The Scottish Government has announced it's cancelling Scotland's new National Park in Galloway.
This is devastating news for the local community and nature, slamming the door on the new investment and powers it would have brought.
A betrayal of people and planet.
The Scottish Government has announced it's cancelling Scotland's new National Park in Galloway.
This is devastating news for the local community and nature, slamming the door on the new investment and powers it would have brought.
A betrayal of people and planet.
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155,000 of you objected.
It's opposed by the National Trust for Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, and the National Park it to be built in.
The Scottish Government has a choice: save Loch Lomond, or cave to developers looking to exploit it for a quick profit.
It's opposed by the National Trust for Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, and the National Park it to be built in.
The Scottish Government has a choice: save Loch Lomond, or cave to developers looking to exploit it for a quick profit.
May 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
155,000 of you objected.
It's opposed by the National Trust for Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, and the National Park it to be built in.
The Scottish Government has a choice: save Loch Lomond, or cave to developers looking to exploit it for a quick profit.
It's opposed by the National Trust for Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, and the National Park it to be built in.
The Scottish Government has a choice: save Loch Lomond, or cave to developers looking to exploit it for a quick profit.
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This would be a disaster for Scotland's nature, wildlife and local communities.
Our two existing National Parks have shown just how valuable the status can be, bringing huge benefits and investment to the local environment, wildlife, economy and community.
There must be no delay.
Our two existing National Parks have shown just how valuable the status can be, bringing huge benefits and investment to the local environment, wildlife, economy and community.
There must be no delay.
May 27, 2025 at 11:51 AM
This would be a disaster for Scotland's nature, wildlife and local communities.
Our two existing National Parks have shown just how valuable the status can be, bringing huge benefits and investment to the local environment, wildlife, economy and community.
There must be no delay.
Our two existing National Parks have shown just how valuable the status can be, bringing huge benefits and investment to the local environment, wildlife, economy and community.
There must be no delay.
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Net zero is booming in Scotland.
Having grown 20% since 2022, it's now providing over 100,000 jobs and makes up nearly 5% of the economy. All while helping us lower climate emissions.
Net zero's not just environmentally necessary, it represents a huge economic opportunity.
Having grown 20% since 2022, it's now providing over 100,000 jobs and makes up nearly 5% of the economy. All while helping us lower climate emissions.
Net zero's not just environmentally necessary, it represents a huge economic opportunity.
May 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Net zero is booming in Scotland.
Having grown 20% since 2022, it's now providing over 100,000 jobs and makes up nearly 5% of the economy. All while helping us lower climate emissions.
Net zero's not just environmentally necessary, it represents a huge economic opportunity.
Having grown 20% since 2022, it's now providing over 100,000 jobs and makes up nearly 5% of the economy. All while helping us lower climate emissions.
Net zero's not just environmentally necessary, it represents a huge economic opportunity.
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Today's report is clear that we can still meet our 2045 net zero targets. But with the SNP backtracking on climate action, we've fallen years behind.
We need investment in reliable public transport, warmer, better insulated homes, and our iconic landscapes and biodiversity.
We need investment in reliable public transport, warmer, better insulated homes, and our iconic landscapes and biodiversity.
May 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Today's report is clear that we can still meet our 2045 net zero targets. But with the SNP backtracking on climate action, we've fallen years behind.
We need investment in reliable public transport, warmer, better insulated homes, and our iconic landscapes and biodiversity.
We need investment in reliable public transport, warmer, better insulated homes, and our iconic landscapes and biodiversity.
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There was no need for the Scottish Government to switch from annual targets to carbon budgets.
The original 2030 target could & should have been met.
The problem was not the targets – it was the lack of action to meet them.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The original 2030 target could & should have been met.
The problem was not the targets – it was the lack of action to meet them.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Watchdog urges Scotland to take action after repeatedly missing climate targets
Climate Change Committee says original goal of a 75% emissions cut by 2030 will now be delayed by up to six years
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
There was no need for the Scottish Government to switch from annual targets to carbon budgets.
The original 2030 target could & should have been met.
The problem was not the targets – it was the lack of action to meet them.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The original 2030 target could & should have been met.
The problem was not the targets – it was the lack of action to meet them.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...