High-stakes exams are not a fair way of evaluating young people's ability. One bad day, an illness, or challenges beyond their control can ruin a year of work. Scottish Greens want to build a fairer, more modern system built around continuous assessment.

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.

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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.

Damaging new guidance from the EHRC will shut out Trans people from daily life simply for existing, and anyone who doesn't conform to narrow ideas of how people should look could face suspicion and confrontation. We are taking a stand against this attack on human rights.

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.

The English and Welsh FAs have rightly withdrawn their support for Infantino and want to see him gone. Why the silence from the SFA?

Almost one year ago the Scottish Government supported Green proposals to boycott, divest 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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We're glad that FIFA have scrapped their horrendous private investor sell-out plans. It's time to end corporate greed across football at every level of our game, because football belongs to the fans.

Last year, the Scottish Parliament voted for a Green proposal to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel. The SNP voted for our motion, but since then they have taken no action. It's time for the SNP to stand up to their "critical friends" and implement the boycott. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇵🇸

Scotland's beavers are back! 🦫 Scottish Greens introduced funding for reintroducing beavers to Scotland's countryside; now we are seeing these incredible animals restore rivers, reduce flooding, and rebuild ecosystems.

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.🚫🛢️

In May, Scotland elected a record number of Green MSPs. We're already getting to work. We've fixed unfair gaps in free childcare, fought back against mega AI data centres, and called for a ban on US military flights in Scotland. Join the movement today: greens.scot/join

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.

Scotland stands with Palestine 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💚🇵🇸 Today I caught up with my friend Husam Zomlot, Palestinian ambassador to the UK. We discussed the need to uphold international law and take action against the UK companies, 'charities' & individuals complicit in Israel's illegal occupation of Palestine.

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.

There can be no excuses for speaking at a fascist rally which brought racism, intimidation and even nazi salutes to our streets. We can not allow fascists any place in Scotland and they must be rejected by all parties.

Do you know what 'cheapens the Holocaust'? Sharing a platform with people who say they 'trust Adolf Hitler' and that Jews are 'not our people'. That's what Reform did in Glasgow yesterday. A rally where you can't move for Nazis is a Nazi rally.

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Reform UK MSP Thomas Kerr has insisted politicians who 'casually label their opponents' as Nazis 'cheapen the Holocaust' and 'undermine the promise of never again' in response to violence erupting in Glasgow This is despite far-right demonstrators performing Nazi salutes at Glasgow Green

For the second time in as many months Nazis have rioted in Glasgow. They targeted anyone who isn't white, as well as those daring to stand up to them. Reform's Thomas Kerr claims 'Scotland is lawless'. So will he condemn the Reform councillor who spoke at this 'rally' with violent Nazis?

People make Glasgow, Fascists don't.

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.

Scotland's facing a wave of hyper-scale data centre applications. If built they'd consume more than 1.5 times our peak electricity use, with no requirement to assess their environmental impact. We need to ensure our economy works for everyone, not just tech billionaires. ➡️ greens.scot/datacentres

It’s time to treat the wildfire risk as the national emergency it is – and to match that urgency with action, writes Scottish Greens Ariane Burgess✍️ Read more: www.thenational.scot/politi...

Police Scotland has declared a major incident and Nethy Bridge residents are being evacuated tonight as the Cairngorms wildfire spreads. I've written to the Cabinet Secretary asking what further support, including resilience and recovery arrangements, is now being put in place.

This is great news for local services in Edinburgh. Tourist taxes are already commonplace across Europe and the world, raising vital funds. That's why Scottish Green MSPs and councillors led the way in giving councils the power to implement them here.

Tourist tax comes into force in Edinburgh

The new visitor levy will see those staying in hotels, B&Bs, short-term lets and other forms of accommodation pay an additional 5% surcharge

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Trump is a dangerous warmonger who has shown contempt for international law and human rights. Keir Starmer chose to embrace him and support his actions. Andy Burnham faces a choice, will he stand up to Donald Trump or will he make the same mistakes again. morningstaronline.co.uk/article/burn...

Burnham must stand up to 'warmonger' Trump, say Scottish Greens

ANDY BURNHAM must “stand up to Donald Trump” and block US military from Prestwick and other British air bases, according to the Scottish Greens.Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay MSP spoke out i...

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This is just a glimpse of what's to come without immediate action. It’s time to treat Scotland's wildfire risk as the national emergency it is. That means investing in prevention, early warning systems, and restoring the natural habitats that make our landscapes more resilient.

Devastating images show aftermath of wildfires that ripped through Cairngorms

Dramatic pictures of the charred landscape taken by those fighting the fire have highlighted the scale of the damage caused by the inferno.

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The call for interest in the former CCA building has been published. While it's open to bids to lease the building, it doesn't rule out sale to a private company for commercial use. That would be unacceptable. It must stay in public hands, as a culture space. greens.scot/news/former-...

Former CCA building must remain a cultural asset, say Greens

Former CCA building must remain a cultural asset, say Greens  - The CCA is crucial to Glasgow.

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Andy Burnham must end the UK's participation in Donald Trump's disastrous and dangerous war on Iran immediately. Our airports should not be used as staging posts for US wars of aggression that make us all less safe.

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Andy Burnham has been urged to block the US military from using Prestwick Airport and other UK bases as a launchpad for strikes on Iran 👇

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!

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.

Anas Sarwar is a chancer! By grabbing a place on the unelected red benches, he's ensured that he gets all of the power and privilege without having to worry about what voters might think. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

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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