1 month until Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar go to the polls! Join the campaign by attending one of our doorknocking events. All are welcome! Training will be provided and all those new to doorknocking will be paired with someone more experienced.

Any members of that planning committee are compromising themselves by attending this briefing - but also spare a moment to say ‘eww’ at the cosy tone of the CEX email to the Duke (‘Hello Gents’: British fawning towards privilege at its boakiest 🤮)

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 5d ago

Tomorrow's front page 🗞️ Duke gets private meeting to lobby for £2bn data centre

a) this is going to be an ableist horror show that makes people lives measurably worse and b) of course it's a social construct, like any difference of bodymind being seen as a disability is. "Social construct" doesn't mean "fake".

Scott Bryan@scottygb.bsky.social · last wk.

Channel 4 has announced documentary “The Great ADHD Myth?” It “seeks to determine whether ADHD is a genuine neurodevelopmental disorder, or a social construct.”

Reform responding with their usual delightfulness to unfolding tragedies for families. I gave some quotes to The National buff.ly/0F2q7xL

Reform MSPs in 'racist and dishonest' bid to 'exploit' Spanish migration crisis

REFORM UK have been accused of a “racist, dishonest and deliberately dehumanising” attempt to exploit the fatal migration crisis unfolding in…

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Lots of new staff roles to fill in our massively expanded @scottishgreens.org MSP group 👇 greens.scot/work-with-us

Job vacancies & Volunteer positions

For People. For Planet.

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The Finns abolished private schools. They don't appear to have any regrets. inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

We abolished private schools in Finland - here's what happened next

Heli Litja, 45, was one of the first students in a reformed Finland. Here, she explains what the UK might look like if private schools were abolished altogether

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Big shout out to Beach Wheelchairs at North Berwick who provide an extraordinary service that help disabled people enjoy the beach ⛅️ 🏖️ I used them for gannet watching with @rspb.bsky.social and @seabirdcentre.bsky.social - brilliant experience.

What's your favourite @scottishgreens.org policy?

Following the racist attacks in Edinburgh, I lodged multiple questions pursuing specific actions with the Scottish Government. You can read the government's responses below. drive.google.com/file/d/1d7R9...

Written Questions to government following Edinburgh Attacks

Dr Q Manivannan MSP's questions to government.

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Another great set of responses for @edinburghgreens.bsky.social on the doors in Edinburgh’s causewayside on behalf of @scottishgreens.org candidate Isabella for the Southside Newington by-election on 3 September. #VoteGreen #VoteGreen1.

I recently met the Scottish Music Industry Association, Musicians' Union and (virtually) Music Venues Trust to further discuss the challenges the sector faces and build on my recent Culture Roundtable.

🦇 Our Scottish Bat Officer, Claudia, took @katenevens.bsky.social MSP on a bat walk last night through Hollyrood Park in Edinburgh. Kate is the Nature Champion for the soprano pipistrelle! Soprano pipistrelles were spotted! As well as common pipistrelle and Daubenton's bat. Photo (c) Ali Leetham

A so-called ‘socialist‘ prime minister talking to the Tories on social care and not the Greens. I think we know where this is heading. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to talks about social care

In a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care.

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Chances of this resulting in me getting a pay rise? Absolutely fucking zero

Paul Brand@paulbrand.bsky.social · last wk.

Burnham says carers shouldn’t be the lowest paid people, they should be the best paid people. He speaks personally about his dad’s Alzheimer’s and thanks carers who’ve moved here from other countries (a huge percentage) - “We appreciate you”. “It is hugely skilful”, he says.

Love this. And agree.

Elect Her@electheruk.bsky.social · last wk.

The more voices, the more powerful the sound 💕 A healthy democracy isn't built by hearing the same voices more often. It's built by creating space for more voices to be heard! That's not about representation for its own sake. The more voices we hear, the more powerful our democracy becomes 💪

We're hiring! Are you interested in joining my team as a Policy & Communications Officer (with a particular focus on public finance & tax reform)? 👇 ce1046li.webitrent.com/ce1046li_web...

Inclusion Scotland is inviting disabled people to share their experiences of third spaces, like libraries, parks, museums, community centres, leisure facilities, clubs and groups. The survey closes on 21st August, with Easy Read and plain-text versions available. Take part:

Tell Us About Your Experiences of Third Spaces

Inclusion Scotland wants to hear from disabled people about your experiences of third spaces.  Third spaces are places beyond home, work or education where people can connect with others and take…

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I'm starting to put together my team - starting with my Head of Office! If you are committed to a caring politics, I'd love to hear from you. You can find full details and how to apply at ce1046li.webitrent.com/ce1046li_web...

Patients were promised an end to the 8am GP appointment scramble. The evidence from Scotland's walk-in GP pilot suggests it hasn't delivered. Patients deserve better💚

GP walk-in clinics have failed to end 8am appointment scramble

GP walk-in clinics have failed to end 8am appointment scramble - The Scottish Government cannot ignore the limited results delivered by the scheme so far, or the concerns raised by GPs, the British…

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Almost one year ago the Scottish Government supported Green proposals to boycott, divestment from and sanction Israel. The vote passed in Parliament, a historic moment. So why have Ministers not done a single thing to implement it? www.thenational.scot/news/2642085...

Israel boycott failure 'undermining Scotland solidarity with Palestine', say Greens

THE Scottish Government's failure to implement a boycott of Israel is undermining its claims of solidarity with Palestine despite ministers…

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Here's the campaign dates for this week 🌸

Campaigning, video-making and a Turkish coffee with Isabella, our fab candidate for the upcoming by-election in Southside Newington 🦜 @edinburghgreens.bsky.social

📣 Here's some highlights from me and my team. If I can ever be of help to you, your family or community please get in touch with me at q.manivannan.msp@parliament.scot

Horrible news coming out of Berlin, sending love to everyone www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

One dead, 16 injured at Berlin Pride event after vehicle crashes into crowd, police say

Police say an intensive manhunt is under way after the incident in Berlin's city centre.

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Terrifying to see wildfires raging through Scotland. The climate crisis isn't a distant threat - it's right here and right now. How many warning signs and alarm bells until Andy Burnham takes action to end oil and gas drilling?

I have joined a cross-party coalition of parliamentarians from across Europe in calling on Danish shipyard Fayard to stop servicing the specialised Arc7 tankers that keep Russia’s Arctic LNG exports moving.

Andy Burnham is allowing Donald Trump to use UK bases for his illegal war in Iran. Britain should not be complicit in war crimes. The Scottish Greens will continue to push the Scottish Government to make sure that Scottish airports aren’t used as a staging post for Trump’s troops!

Out campaigning in the sunshine in Portobello, hoping to get our second Green Councillor for the ward in the September by-election! Good luck Lorenzo, we're all really rooting for you 💚 @edinburghgreens.bsky.social

(1/2) A free summer advice drop-in is taking place in Edinburgh next week, with ten organisations offering support on the EU Settlement Scheme, e-Visas, employment, income maximisation, housing, energy, community activities, and wellbeing services.

We're hiring! Are you interested in joining my team as a Policy & Communications Officer? Knowledge/experience of public finance & tax policy is particularly desirable, given my current portfolio and areas of interest. ce1046li.webitrent.com/ce1046li_web...