Reposted by BoyanKate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 10hAs the Scottish Tories bring a debate to Holyrood on 'Consent for Jackdaw and Rosebank', I joined protesters outside the Scottish Parliament calling on the UK and Scottish governments to #StopRosebank. 1104
Reposted by BoyanThe Workers' Observatory @workersobservatory.org · 23hEarlier this month, we released three new organising guidebooks in collaboration with partners in Scotland, UK, and India. They give real-world examples of techniques for organising workers and communities where traditional methods often fall short, such as seasonal and platform workers. 131
Reposted by BoyanKate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I was so pleased to attend the launch of the wonderful new book "Building a Feminist Nation: Scotland in the Era of Polycrisis". 1103
Reposted by BoyanQ Manivannan MSP @qmanivannan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026#ECAMatters I stand against the cuts to Textiles, Performance Costume, and Jewellery and Silversmithing at the Edinburgh College of Art, and join over 9000 petitioners demanding their reinstatement. Add your signature to the list, and write to your MSPs. www.change.org/p/save-the-c...change.orgSign the PetitionSave the Craft and Design Courses at Edinburgh College of Art 1116
Reposted by BoyanEmiliano Mellino @mellino.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Meanwhile, in the UK Deliveroo has sponsored events at Labour Party conference for years. 084
Reposted by BoyanChas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Even the SNP leader of Glasgow City Council says Flynn's decision is a disgrace. He's out of touch with his own councillors and detached from #climate reality. * Stephen Flynn’s congestion charge ban is a disgrace, says Glasgow SNP leaderthetimes.comStephen Flynn’s congestion charge ban is a disgrace, says Glasgow SNP leaderNationalist council chief attacks Scots transport minister but Conservatives welcome decision which will give car drivers respite from charges 22813
Reposted by BoyanChas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026The SNP can't be trusted on #climate or devolution.edinburghnews.scotsman.com 243
Reposted by BoyanRDCK98 @comradekenobi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Quite simply, the Scottish Government should be coming down on the University like a hammer on a nail to squash this 25510
Reposted by BoyanLorenzo Martinico @lorenzomartinico.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Today I attended my first Full Council meeting. I am delighted to have been appointed to the Transport & Environment and Policy & Sustainability committee. In my first speech, I highlighted the efforts of Equal Footing Porty (part of @portyenergy.bsky.social) in mapping dropped kerbs in our ward 083
Reposted by BoyanRDCK98 @comradekenobi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026"The machine is smarter than me" is apparently Scottish Government policy now 35810
Reposted by BoyanScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 16/09/2026The SNP have teamed up with the Tories and Lib Dems. They've voted down a Green motion which would have brought in a moratorium against new hyperscale AI data centres in Scotland. Instead they've chosen to muddy the water, leaving confusion when our communities need certainty. 47040
Reposted by BoyanRoss McKenzie @rosssmckenzie.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Thanks to Spokes for the deputation and to @edi.bike for including the issue in their newsletter - this resulted in some detailed responses from those cycling the junction regularly and these have been passed to the officers who will be engaging with BEAR. 085
Reposted by BoyanKate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 14/09/2026This Wednesday, the Greens will be bringing a motion to Scottish Parliament to bring an end to the Scottish Government's complicity in illegal Israeli settlements 🇵🇸 Write to your MSP to ask them to vote in favour of our motion, and tune in to watch the debate on Wednesday on parliament.scot 24622
Reposted by BoyanJames T. Harding @empowermint.bsky.social · 10/09/2026A sad moment for culture in Scotland 051
Reposted by BoyanEuan @euan.bsky.social · 09/09/2026it’s amazing how this goes from being a great policy to a horrendous one with the addition of that word ‘white’ 2608
Reposted by BoyanEdward Tissiman @edtiss.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Demand for spaces in cycle hangars in Edinburgh has increased by 2,700 (50%) in the last 12 months. After adjusting for duplication across waiting lists, I estimate that around 7,000 people currently want a spot in one - but Edinburgh Council only provide 1,500 spaces. rpubs.com/edtiss/hangars 33315
Reposted by Boyan𝔐𝔞𝔤𝔫𝔢𝔱𝔰 🧲 @magnets.eurosky.social · 04/09/2026one more call for tax cuts on oil companies oughta do it 0275
Reposted by BoyanScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 04/09/2026💚HISTORIC GREEN WIN! Local housing campaigner Lorenzo Martinico has made history by becoming the first Scottish Green to win a council by-election in Edinburgh. Congratulations to Lorenzo and the Edinburgh Greens. 725750
Reposted by BoyanThe Workers' Observatory @workersobservatory.org · 03/09/2026📚After many months of hard work, we had a fantastic experience last weekend presenting a set of three guides at the New Organising Conference. Available on our website very soon. 🙌 Massive thanks to NOC and the research project “Consolidating Scotlands´ Gig Worker Voice” for funding this work! 041
Reposted by BoyanThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 01/09/2026We’re blaming the wrong people for the dangerous e-bikes racing through our city streets, writes Ellie Gomersall ✍️ www.thenational.scot/politi... 053
Reposted by BoyanKate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 01/09/2026I'm so incredibly disappointed that the Scottish Government have failed to commit to bringing Scottish legislation to ban conversion practices here. It feels extremely cowardly. But we won't give up: we'll find a way to make sure everyone is properly protected from these harmful practices 15016
Reposted by BoyanLorenzo Martinico @lorenzomartinico.bsky.social · 01/09/2026If I'm elected on Sept 3rd, I'll be working alongside Alys Mumford fighting for a safer sea. By working with community groups for testing water quality and the RLNI to bring in lifeguards, everyone will know when the water is safe for a swim. 095
Reposted by BoyanChas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Very positive feedback on the doors around Summerhall this morning campaigning for @edinburghgreens.bsky.social candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre in the #Southside #Newington by-election this Thursday, 3 Sept. Rent controls, better buses & climate action some of the reasons to #votegreen 1177
Reposted by BoyanChas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Good turnout at @edcriticalmass.bsky.social today. Great speech from @lorenzomartinico.bsky.social on what action's needed from the council to ensure streets are for people, not just cars. #criticalmass 1166
Reposted by BoyanLorenzo Martinico @lorenzomartinico.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Just Voted! Can't wait for the by-election on Sept 3rd. It's not too late to get out the vote by joining the Scottish greens as we canvas door to door in Portobello/Craigmillar. We're running for affordability, community wealth building, protecting our third spaces, and against data centers. 095
Reposted by BoyanChas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 28/08/2026This is an extremely serious allegation. The Council Leader should suspend him until the hearing is concluded. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...edinburghnews.scotsman.comEdinburgh education convener faces Standards Commission hearingGreens all for suspension pending outcome of hearing 022
Reposted by BoyanRDCK98 @comradekenobi.bsky.social · 27/08/2026If you ever want to feel something, post a vaguely critical comment on the oil and gas industry on r/Scotland 1554
Reposted by BoyanChas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Delighted my motion on side road zebra crossings 🦓 was unanimously agreed at #edincouncil today. Grateful to Cllr Neil Ross (LD) for collaboration & @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social for their support. 2339
Reposted by BoyanQ Manivannan MSP @qmanivannan.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Our Equalities spokesperson @katenevens.bsky.social has written to the Scottish Government calling for a clear, water-tight ban on LGBT Conversion Practices, calling on the SNP Government to hold on to its priorities in the upcoming Programme for Government. www.thenational.scot/news/2649945...thenational.scotGreens demand 'watertight' Scottish ban on LGBT+ conversion practicesTHE Scottish Greens have called on the SNP Government to introduce a "watertight" ban on conversion practices in Scotland amid fears UK… 0307
Reposted by BoyanAFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 25/08/2026Dolly Parton knew what it was like to struggle as she fought for working families her whole career. From providing free books to kids to giving working women our "9 to 5" anthem, she was an icon and an inspiration. Rest in power to our union sister. We will always love you. 152620551
Reposted by BoyanThe Workers' Observatory @workersobservatory.org · 25/08/2026Today, an Edinburgh Council committee took a first step towards a hub for gig workers in Edinburgh, after an intervention by the Workers' Observatory. Read more on our blog ⬇️ workersobservatory.org/news/edinbur...workersobservatory.orgCouncil takes first step towards a gig worker hubEdinburgh Council committee proposes a feasibility study into a hub serving transport workers in the gig economy. 054
Reposted by BoyanKate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Possibly my favourite moments of being an MSP so far - I joined a bat walk in Holyrood park to see these amazing creatures in action. I had a fantastic evening with Edinburgh Greens councillors Ben and Alys learning more about the bats around us and why protecting their habitats matters. 151
Reposted by BoyanChas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Great turnout today to support @edinburghgreens.bsky.social candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre in #Southside #Newington by-election on 3 September #VoteGreen 13011
Reposted by BoyanDave McCraw @davemccraw.bsky.social · 11/08/2026At peak time cyclists make up 30% of vehicles while the number of pedestrians needs no exaggeration. So it’s remarkable to look at the road allocation, remember that cllrs deliberately removed pavement / cycle lane extensions in favour of private cars. Will rumoured green administration fix this? 0225
Reposted by BoyanRDCK98 @comradekenobi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026It is worth repeating again and again that Scottish Labour could possibly become the fourth party of Glasgow if Reform have a good enough night in terms of first preferences, because they've tried so hard to alienate people who vote for the SNP and the Greens 1334
Reposted by BoyanDave McCraw @davemccraw.bsky.social · 19/08/2026From her own Instagram, Ruth apparently wishes she'd known about the quiet route up to the Meadows sooner, but unfortunately Labour councillors voted to rip it out, which happened today. Whoops! www.instagram.com/reel/DafUrz8... 1123
Reposted by BoyanEuan @euan.bsky.social · 19/08/2026smart, just delay until the impacts of climate change blow over 35913
Reposted by Boyansinéad @transsexual.bsky.social · 14/08/2026celebrating the most draconian anti-trans laws in western Europe. declaring a state of mourning for a racist paedophile. driving a black academic to death after being tipped off by nazis. quite a month for the british press and it's only the 15th 3642210
Reposted by BoyanElizabeth Taylor @elizabethtaylor47.bsky.social · 14/08/2026I honestly think the Scottish Greens have done quite a poor job of protecting Q Manivannan. No robust defence of them, and then some horrid briefing over a 'groundswell of anger' within the party archive.ph/Z3h5D#select...archive.phWelcome to nginxIf you see this page, the nginx web server is successfully installed and working. Further configuration is required. 9595
Reposted by BoyanThe Workers' Observatory @workersobservatory.org · 13/08/2026Amazon, like many other platforms, has made a strategy out of outsourcing responsibilities to workers by subcontracting. NYC tries to address this imbalance through the Delivery Protection Act. www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Do...youtube.comIt's time Amazon played by the same rules as everyone elseYouTube video by NYC Mayor's Office 053
Reposted by BoyanTristan Grayford @tristangrayford.scot · 13/08/2026The degree to which Andy Burnham clearly doesn't know how to respond to this at all, after spending months basically saying "drill, baby, drill", to me is one of the clearest displays that he's just Starmer with a more convincing smile. 930576
Reposted by BoyanKaren Gregory @karengregory.bsky.social · 13/08/2026There's not a really future for HE (or many sectors of work) without migration and immigration and the circulation of people. Economies need movement. And there's no substitution here. Removing a migrant doesn't mean a "spot opens" for someone else. 131
Reposted by BoyanKaren Gregory @karengregory.bsky.social · 13/08/2026We also need the movement of ideas and ways of being. Contact across cultures, religions, geographies, lives, makes us all richer in numerous ways. But this basic human reality is currently trapped in a hell our own making. 031
Reposted by BoyanMichael @michaeljsc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026think it’s fascinating how badly Sturgeon’s criticism of the SNP campaign has gone down, given that she was right! it was a rubbish campaign, flirting with being pro-oil and gas without committing and peddling nonsense about food price caps. they lost loads of votes and won via split opposition 3398
Reposted by BoyanQ Manivannan MSP @qmanivannan.bsky.social · 08/08/2026The truth remains a perfect response. I’m aware of an excerpt of an old interview of mine with The Subjective Space and Dr Sindhu Rajasekaran circulating online, and commentary about its selective application. To prevent further misinformation, here’s a statement. 110636
Reposted by BoyanEuan @euan.bsky.social · 08/08/2026the party’s death cannot come soon enough, it has nothing positive to contribute to Scottish political life, and anyone decent still involved would be better off spending their time doing anything else 0501
Reposted by BoyanEuan @euan.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Scottish Labour are the political wing of For Women Scotland 412139
Reposted by BoyanKate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 07/08/2026As this year's festivals get going, I joined Art Workers for Palestine Scotland and M/others Against Genocide Scotland to renew calls for Edinburgh International Festival to drop Baillie Gifford as sponsor and for the Scottish government to implement the boycott of Israel 🇵🇸 063
