It’s time to act. And when we do we won’t just avoid the worst effects of climate breakdown - but we will lower bills permanently, help our communities thrive - and give a grounded sense of hope for generations to come.

Victoria Derbyshire@vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 10h ago

Zack Polanski has called for fossil fuel producers to be made to finance firefighting helicopters, following a series of recent fires across the country He also called on PM Burnham to stop new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, including the Jackdaw & Rosebank fields off the Scottish coast

So disastrously irresponsible of this Labour leadership candidate. Any politician willing to promote burning more fossil fuels whilst Scotland is on fire, the UK is in drought and the just transition is starved of funding, is selling all our futures.

Scottish Greens@scottishgreens.org · 13h ago

Nothing could be more damaging to our climate and the future of the North East than offering up even more of our North Sea to oil and gas giants. To create well-paid, long-term jobs in the North East and tackle the climate emergency, we must invest in renewables.

Zack Polanski has challenged Andy Burnham to stick to Labour’s manifesto promise to ban new oil and gas projects 🚨 He spoke alongside a former solider who called climate change the 'greatest threat to human security we face'

Zack Polanski in oil and gas challenge to Andy Burnham amid drought and wildfires

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This is what climate failure looks like. Nature, homes and livelihoods are being destroyed. The Government must act now.

Zack Polanski delivers ‘reality check’ to Burnham over ‘biggest crisis since WWII’ after summer of extreme heat

Sending solidarity and ongoing support with our LGBTQI + friends, neighbours and community in South Lanarkshire today and always. Great to hear the speeches, join the march and chat to stall holders.

Wildfires are tearing through the Cairngorms, yet the Prime Minister wants to approve new climate-wrecking oil fields in the North Sea. It's time for Labour to listen to the science and block new fossil fuel licences.🚫🛢️

The Allers Allotment annual Open Day is a week on Saturday. 8th August. 1-4pm, Barrie Road. A family afternoon out with produce sales, tea toom, kids activities, etc.

The UK was one of the first countries to sign the UN Refugee Convention. They made a promise that people fleeing war and persecution would be protected. To mark this anniversary, we asked Scots about their views on refugees. Here's what we found: https://ow.ly/EvMl50Zttq4

How do you find getting in touch with the council? Particularly people with additional communication needs can find this challenging, as I was told at a recent Sheltered Housing Forum. The council wants your feedback on www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200170/....

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On Sunday I joined constituents, campaigners and trade unionists to honour those from Lanarkshire who made the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against fascism in the Spanish Civil War. Congratulations to the North Lanarkshire No Pasaran Memorial Committee for another excellent gathering.

The climate crisis is making extreme wildfire conditions more intense and more common, but our firefighting resources have not kept pace with the scale of the threat. To protect communities and nature, our governments must invest in better firefighting capability in Scotland.

Wildfires are tearing across the continent and here in the UK as well. This is what climate breakdown looks like. It's time our governments stopped fuelling the crisis and started tackling it.

We stand in solidarity with everyone affected by the violence that took place in Glasgow on Saturday. There is no place for racist thuggery in Scotland. No one deserves to be threatened or intimidated for seeking safety. We have posted safety info and advice here: https://ow.ly/ZHBf50Zt73F

Access improvements requested by residents in and around Calderglen Park done. More to come. Path and steps repaired around Colonsay field with signage. New footpath and cycleway up the main avenue. More accessible play equipment (swing and roundabout). Lane reopened at the north end. Thanks all.

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 💪

I joined the Stand up to Racism - Scotland rally today in Glasgow. Such important messages of unity in communities, about women's campaigns for justice and challenging austerity and billionaires, rather than any hatred of the people we share our places with.

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?

The Community Tree Scheme is designed to enable Lanarkshire community groups to take practical action by providing support to plan, carry out & maintain successful tree planting projects 🌳 For full details and how to apply, see: f.mtr.cool/kljyllsmpc #Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

“The House of Lords has no place in 21st-century politics.” - Anas Sarwar, before being offered an unelected, unaccountable seat in the House of Lords Labour's hypocrisy and contempt for democracy is breathtaking.

Sarwar branded a ‘chancer’ over expected Lords switch

Anas Sarwar is expected to stand down as Scottish Labour leader and as an MSP to sit in the House of Lords.

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Failed politicians shouldn't become unelected, unaccountable law makers for the rest of their lives. This is a fundamental principle of democracy. The House of Lords is a relic long past its sell by date.

While we've been living through extreme heat, wildfires and climate disruption, Equinor made £8.6bn in 3 months. Now Equinor and Shell want the go-ahead for the climate-wrecking Rosebank oil field. Andy, stop Rosebank and tax polluters. Protect our future, not private profit.

We're hiring School Support Assistants across South Lanarkshire. Help children and young people get the support they need to learn and thrive in school. Apply by Friday 31 July 2026. Find out more and apply: https://orlo.uk/W9QXm

The new Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has acknowledged that Israel is committing war crimes and that Britain has a moral and legal responsibility to respond. Today, Ellie Chowns MP has written to him calling on the Government to match those words with action, by ending all arms sales to Israel.

Wildfires, flooding, extreme heat, damage to buildings and transport infrastructure. What have you noticed happening more in our community the last years? Let Climate Action Lanarkshire know in this survey: airtable.com/apphkAsYizo0...

Have your say! Public access defibrillators can save lives in an emergency. We're consulting on a policy that would support the installation of public access defibrillators on council-owned buildings across our communities. Read the draft policy and share your views: https://orlo.uk/rlX9J

Nigel Farage is correct about one thing. It’s the people vs the establishment. Reform are literally the establishment. And it’s the Green Party on the side of the people. Wealth tax. Rent controls. Now. Join.greenparty.org.uk

I'm taking a wee bit of time off for the summer holidays this week. Here are some numbers that can help you in the meantime. • Emergency housing repairs centre - 0303 123 1010 • Local Housing Office - 0303 123 1012 • Council Out of Hours - 0800 242024 - Money Matters - 0300 029 0041

Older and looking for friendship and activities? Wingate friendship group run by LEAP is open to the wider community, meeting fortnightly on a Wednesday at Wingate Park Sheltered Housing, East Kilbride, G74 3PR between 10.30-12. New members welcome. Full details from Donna on 0141 641 5169.

Defibs save lives so the council is consulting on a draft Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Policy which commits to making council owned buildings available for the external installation of a PAD. Tell the council what you think at the link and share. www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200194/...

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