William Linegar
@vinegarwithanl.bsky.social
@aberdeengreens.bsky.social vice-convenor | 4th place North East list candidate | eco-socialist anti-capitalist | 👁️🪫 | Uni of Aberdeen zoology student | he/him
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Zack Polanski tears into the Chancellor's Budget on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg 🎥
🗣️ 'When are we gonna see tough choices for multimillionaires and billionaires?'
🗣️ 'When are we gonna see tough choices for multimillionaires and billionaires?'
November 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Zack Polanski tears into the Chancellor's Budget on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg 🎥
🗣️ 'When are we gonna see tough choices for multimillionaires and billionaires?'
🗣️ 'When are we gonna see tough choices for multimillionaires and billionaires?'
The only way backward-facing conservative hate mongers ever gain traction is by lying. About current laws, about progressive proposals, about the sources of harmful policies, about material divisions in society.
Don’t fall for it.
Don’t fall for it.
A guest on GB News has claimed abortion will be legal until birth in Scotland and that abortions will be allowed on the basis of the sex of the fetus
But is it actually true? Here's a fact check 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
But is it actually true? Here's a fact check 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The only way backward-facing conservative hate mongers ever gain traction is by lying. About current laws, about progressive proposals, about the sources of harmful policies, about material divisions in society.
Don’t fall for it.
Don’t fall for it.
Quite possibly the most astute political insight he’s ever had
NEW: Anas Sarwar has said Scottish Labour will not win a majority at next year's Holyrood election
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
November 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Quite possibly the most astute political insight he’s ever had
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I was lost for words yesterday during Trans Day of Remembrance. The EHRC guidance, transphobic but also deeply misogynistic, and the Herald political awards… the timing was something.
Warm words won’t cut it. People in positions of power need to take action.
Warm words won’t cut it. People in positions of power need to take action.
November 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I was lost for words yesterday during Trans Day of Remembrance. The EHRC guidance, transphobic but also deeply misogynistic, and the Herald political awards… the timing was something.
Warm words won’t cut it. People in positions of power need to take action.
Warm words won’t cut it. People in positions of power need to take action.
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Workers at Mossmorran have been betrayed by our Governments.
Scottish Greens have been demanding a Just Transition plan for Mossmorran for over a decade to protect workers and the local community. The Scottish & UK Governments have failed these workers.
Scottish Greens have been demanding a Just Transition plan for Mossmorran for over a decade to protect workers and the local community. The Scottish & UK Governments have failed these workers.
November 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Workers at Mossmorran have been betrayed by our Governments.
Scottish Greens have been demanding a Just Transition plan for Mossmorran for over a decade to protect workers and the local community. The Scottish & UK Governments have failed these workers.
Scottish Greens have been demanding a Just Transition plan for Mossmorran for over a decade to protect workers and the local community. The Scottish & UK Governments have failed these workers.
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In the UK, the single leading cause of death for men under 50 is suicide.
Three-quarters of all suicides in the UK are by men. This issue needs to be taken more seriously.
Vulnerability is not weakness. Open up and talk. End the stigma.
Three-quarters of all suicides in the UK are by men. This issue needs to be taken more seriously.
Vulnerability is not weakness. Open up and talk. End the stigma.
There is a frightening increase in deaths by suicide, especially among men. They are 3.7 times more likely than women to end their lives.
We need to continue to make societal changes across Europe, to create safe & affordable spaces.
Mental health is political.
We need to continue to make societal changes across Europe, to create safe & affordable spaces.
Mental health is political.
November 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
In the UK, the single leading cause of death for men under 50 is suicide.
Three-quarters of all suicides in the UK are by men. This issue needs to be taken more seriously.
Vulnerability is not weakness. Open up and talk. End the stigma.
Three-quarters of all suicides in the UK are by men. This issue needs to be taken more seriously.
Vulnerability is not weakness. Open up and talk. End the stigma.
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Today we remember all those who have lost their lives for being who they are.
Today and every day we stand with trans people as we work to build a more inclusive, welcoming Scotland. 🏳️⚧️
Today and every day we stand with trans people as we work to build a more inclusive, welcoming Scotland. 🏳️⚧️
November 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Today we remember all those who have lost their lives for being who they are.
Today and every day we stand with trans people as we work to build a more inclusive, welcoming Scotland. 🏳️⚧️
Today and every day we stand with trans people as we work to build a more inclusive, welcoming Scotland. 🏳️⚧️
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UK Labour want everyone to know that their new asylum policies, inc stealing the valuables of asylum seekers, were inspired by the Danish Social Democrats.
In Denmark's local elections yesterday the Soc Dems took a hammering, losing Copenhagen for the first time in 122 years. The new mayor? Green.
In Denmark's local elections yesterday the Soc Dems took a hammering, losing Copenhagen for the first time in 122 years. The new mayor? Green.
👏 Congratulations to @sissemariewe.bsky.social who was just elected as the new mayor of Copenhagen.
💚Congratulations to all of the SF members re-elected or newly elected and for the incredible 17.9% of votes across the country.
🌻Denmark’s people and nature will have a Greener future.
💚Congratulations to all of the SF members re-elected or newly elected and for the incredible 17.9% of votes across the country.
🌻Denmark’s people and nature will have a Greener future.
November 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
UK Labour want everyone to know that their new asylum policies, inc stealing the valuables of asylum seekers, were inspired by the Danish Social Democrats.
In Denmark's local elections yesterday the Soc Dems took a hammering, losing Copenhagen for the first time in 122 years. The new mayor? Green.
In Denmark's local elections yesterday the Soc Dems took a hammering, losing Copenhagen for the first time in 122 years. The new mayor? Green.
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Exxon Mobil’s decision to close part of Mossmorran is deeply concerning.
Scotland already lost over 400 jobs at Grangemouth this year. This is what happens when we fail to plan for a just transition — leaving decisions in the hands of distant shareholders.
Scotland already lost over 400 jobs at Grangemouth this year. This is what happens when we fail to plan for a just transition — leaving decisions in the hands of distant shareholders.
Exxon Mobil to close part of plant at Mossmorran
Hundreds of staff have been told their jobs are at risk with the Fife Ethylene Plant in Mossmorran due to close in February.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Exxon Mobil’s decision to close part of Mossmorran is deeply concerning.
Scotland already lost over 400 jobs at Grangemouth this year. This is what happens when we fail to plan for a just transition — leaving decisions in the hands of distant shareholders.
Scotland already lost over 400 jobs at Grangemouth this year. This is what happens when we fail to plan for a just transition — leaving decisions in the hands of distant shareholders.
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The constant demonisation of migrants is a smoke screen.
Reform and Labour don't want you thinking about the people that are doing the real damage to society:
The Super Rich
Don't believe us?
Just take a look at their donations.
@nojusticemtg.bsky.social
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
Reform and Labour don't want you thinking about the people that are doing the real damage to society:
The Super Rich
Don't believe us?
Just take a look at their donations.
@nojusticemtg.bsky.social
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The constant demonisation of migrants is a smoke screen.
Reform and Labour don't want you thinking about the people that are doing the real damage to society:
The Super Rich
Don't believe us?
Just take a look at their donations.
@nojusticemtg.bsky.social
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
Reform and Labour don't want you thinking about the people that are doing the real damage to society:
The Super Rich
Don't believe us?
Just take a look at their donations.
@nojusticemtg.bsky.social
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
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Grabbing the wedding ring off a man’s finger or stealing a woman’s jewellery will not pay for immigration accommodation.
Are we really going to let the UK government, the Labour Party, enshrine theft into law? Is that who we are?
If you want refugees to pay for things, give them the right to work.
Are we really going to let the UK government, the Labour Party, enshrine theft into law? Is that who we are?
If you want refugees to pay for things, give them the right to work.
November 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Grabbing the wedding ring off a man’s finger or stealing a woman’s jewellery will not pay for immigration accommodation.
Are we really going to let the UK government, the Labour Party, enshrine theft into law? Is that who we are?
If you want refugees to pay for things, give them the right to work.
Are we really going to let the UK government, the Labour Party, enshrine theft into law? Is that who we are?
If you want refugees to pay for things, give them the right to work.
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Tired of talking about her but it is notable to me that Mahmoud is saying these measures will 'unite a divided nation.'
Once again, the real purity test to being British is how much violence you are willing to inflict on foreigners.
Once again, the real purity test to being British is how much violence you are willing to inflict on foreigners.
November 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Tired of talking about her but it is notable to me that Mahmoud is saying these measures will 'unite a divided nation.'
Once again, the real purity test to being British is how much violence you are willing to inflict on foreigners.
Once again, the real purity test to being British is how much violence you are willing to inflict on foreigners.
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🥀Labour are launching another vile attack on fundamental human rights.
It is not illegal to seek asylum and refuge here, no matter the circumstances. No human is illegal.
We strongly oppose Labour's Trump-style plans.
It is not illegal to seek asylum and refuge here, no matter the circumstances. No human is illegal.
We strongly oppose Labour's Trump-style plans.
November 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
🥀Labour are launching another vile attack on fundamental human rights.
It is not illegal to seek asylum and refuge here, no matter the circumstances. No human is illegal.
We strongly oppose Labour's Trump-style plans.
It is not illegal to seek asylum and refuge here, no matter the circumstances. No human is illegal.
We strongly oppose Labour's Trump-style plans.
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It was great to join friends and colleagues in the @foescot.bsky.social bloc at Scotland’s Climate March in Glasgow today.
As governments, NGOs, and lobbyists meet in Brazil for COP30, people here and around the world are demanding climate action and justice!
As governments, NGOs, and lobbyists meet in Brazil for COP30, people here and around the world are demanding climate action and justice!
November 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It was great to join friends and colleagues in the @foescot.bsky.social bloc at Scotland’s Climate March in Glasgow today.
As governments, NGOs, and lobbyists meet in Brazil for COP30, people here and around the world are demanding climate action and justice!
As governments, NGOs, and lobbyists meet in Brazil for COP30, people here and around the world are demanding climate action and justice!
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These pay rises are a slap in the face at a time when local services are being cut and many staff are struggling on low pay.
The pay disparities between council CEOs and frontline workers are huge. We should be narrowing the gap, not expanding it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The pay disparities between council CEOs and frontline workers are huge. We should be narrowing the gap, not expanding it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bosses of Scotland's smallest councils to get huge pay rises
The chief executive of Scotland's smallest council will get £32,000 extra next year, a 24% rise.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
These pay rises are a slap in the face at a time when local services are being cut and many staff are struggling on low pay.
The pay disparities between council CEOs and frontline workers are huge. We should be narrowing the gap, not expanding it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The pay disparities between council CEOs and frontline workers are huge. We should be narrowing the gap, not expanding it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This is contemptible from Labour!
Immigrants make phenomenal contributions to life in the UK - working in pretty much every sector, bringing cultural diversity & creativity to our society.
This scapegoating must stop!
Labour must stop pandering to the far right!
Immigrants make phenomenal contributions to life in the UK - working in pretty much every sector, bringing cultural diversity & creativity to our society.
This scapegoating must stop!
Labour must stop pandering to the far right!
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This is contemptible from Labour!
Immigrants make phenomenal contributions to life in the UK - working in pretty much every sector, bringing cultural diversity & creativity to our society.
This scapegoating must stop!
Labour must stop pandering to the far right!
Immigrants make phenomenal contributions to life in the UK - working in pretty much every sector, bringing cultural diversity & creativity to our society.
This scapegoating must stop!
Labour must stop pandering to the far right!
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The UK Government’s decision to strike down gender reforms in Scotland shows why the country needs independence, Alan Cumming has said, as he told Westminster to 'get your boots off our necks'
'Get your boots off our neck': Alan Cumming hits out at Westminster 'idiots'
www.thenational.scot
November 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The UK Government’s decision to strike down gender reforms in Scotland shows why the country needs independence, Alan Cumming has said, as he told Westminster to 'get your boots off our necks'
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The lack of a coherent transition plan is creating unnecessary job losses and low public confidence, and our communities are losing out.
Four years ago the Scottish government committed to co-design just transition plans, but since then, nothing. We need action.
www.energyvoice.com/renewables-e...
Four years ago the Scottish government committed to co-design just transition plans, but since then, nothing. We need action.
www.energyvoice.com/renewables-e...
North-east Scotland lacks 'coherent' just transition plan
University of Aberdeen warns of job loses and 'missed opportunities' without urgent action.
www.energyvoice.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The lack of a coherent transition plan is creating unnecessary job losses and low public confidence, and our communities are losing out.
Four years ago the Scottish government committed to co-design just transition plans, but since then, nothing. We need action.
www.energyvoice.com/renewables-e...
Four years ago the Scottish government committed to co-design just transition plans, but since then, nothing. We need action.
www.energyvoice.com/renewables-e...
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The Scottish Greens have surpassed 9000 members as support for the party is on track to reach a record high
Scottish Greens see surge in support as party 'skyrockets' to 9000 members
www.thenational.scot
November 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Scottish Greens have surpassed 9000 members as support for the party is on track to reach a record high
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Welcome to all our new members! 👋
Welcome to all our new members! 👋
November 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Welcome to all our new members! 👋
Welcome to all our new members! 👋
Would that evidence be the latest polling by any chance?
BREAKING: The Labour Government will reconsider its block on compensation for Waspi women
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has told the Commons the U-turn comes after 'evidence' which had not been considered in the initial decision
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has told the Commons the U-turn comes after 'evidence' which had not been considered in the initial decision
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Would that evidence be the latest polling by any chance?
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The upcoming budget gives Scotland the chance to expand free bus travel to even more people.
Lower climate emissions, lower pollution, less congestion, better mobility, and more money in your pocket.
Affordable, accessible and reliable bus services are good for everyone. 🚎
Lower climate emissions, lower pollution, less congestion, better mobility, and more money in your pocket.
Affordable, accessible and reliable bus services are good for everyone. 🚎
November 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The upcoming budget gives Scotland the chance to expand free bus travel to even more people.
Lower climate emissions, lower pollution, less congestion, better mobility, and more money in your pocket.
Affordable, accessible and reliable bus services are good for everyone. 🚎
Lower climate emissions, lower pollution, less congestion, better mobility, and more money in your pocket.
Affordable, accessible and reliable bus services are good for everyone. 🚎
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The rush for 2030 has caused significant abuse of both local democracy and the environment.
We need to stop seling out our future to Wealth Vampires- whichever form of Energy they're peddling.
Scottish Greens have the answers, we just need the tools (votes).
We need to stop seling out our future to Wealth Vampires- whichever form of Energy they're peddling.
Scottish Greens have the answers, we just need the tools (votes).
As the chair of a community council, I was one of many people who objected to SSEN substation near my village. One of our major issues was the failure of SSEN to either work with our community, or stick to their promises.
Same company different village.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/bizarre...
Same company different village.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/bizarre...
‘Bizarre and unacceptable’: Highland Council transport team slates SSEN’s failures on construction traffic planning for giant substation near Beauly
Highland Council has landed another blow against SSEN’s £7 billion plan to transform electricity transmission in the north of Scotland.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The rush for 2030 has caused significant abuse of both local democracy and the environment.
We need to stop seling out our future to Wealth Vampires- whichever form of Energy they're peddling.
Scottish Greens have the answers, we just need the tools (votes).
We need to stop seling out our future to Wealth Vampires- whichever form of Energy they're peddling.
Scottish Greens have the answers, we just need the tools (votes).
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Yes, this is correct. And the reason is because our capitalist classes have decided that it is not sufficiently profitable, so they're not going to do it.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Yes, this is correct. And the reason is because our capitalist classes have decided that it is not sufficiently profitable, so they're not going to do it.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
Imagine, if you can, having a trillion pound budget and turning down *atrocity prevention* on cost grounds
Labour rejected atrocity prevention plans for Sudan before the fall of El Fasher because of cuts to the foreign aid budget, it has emerged
Labour's foreign aid cut saw Sudan atrocity prevention plans rejected
www.thenational.scot
November 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Imagine, if you can, having a trillion pound budget and turning down *atrocity prevention* on cost grounds