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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens

@gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social
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Co-Leader of the Scottish Greens. Member of the Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland and Lothians West. Charity costumer. Star Wars enthusiast. Posts sometimes by staff.

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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is another devastating blow for workers and the local community. Grangemouth is my home, and I am concerned about what this will mean if it goes ahead. I will work to make sure that there is a good outcome and support for workers impacted by Syngenta’s decision. news.stv.tv/west-central...
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Nearly 400 jobs to be lost at Grangemouth chemical producer plant
Syngenta confirmed it would begin formal consultations with 377 members of staff at the site
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Now more than ever, it's important to have a reliable and cheap public transport system. We need a nationwide £2 bus fare cap to immediately help households cut their day-to-day spending! greens.scot/news/save-co...
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Save commuters money with cheap bus fares
Save commuters money with cheap bus fares - REACTION: UK diesel price hits all-time high
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Scottish Government must be transparent about what role Scottish officers played, what resources were committed, and whether they think this agreement is appropriate. greens.scot/news/greens-...
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Greens call for review of policing agreement with Northern Ireland
Greens call for review of policing agreement with Northern Ireland - Scottish Greens previously wrote to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice to raise concerns.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 27/09/2026
This march was designed to spread tensions and hatred, and to intimidate the community and families who live there. Scotland should not be providing policing resources for sectarian events like this that are called to inflame tensions.
The National. Questions over Police Scotland officers sent to Orange Order walk. Scottish Greens are seeking clarity over the role of Police Scotland officers and demanding a review of the agreement that enabled their deployment.
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Patrick Harvie @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A reminder that the term "green data centre" has not been defined, and the industry itself cannot be trusted to do so.
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A nationwide £2 bus cap must be implemented 'immediately' to help families manage rising fuel prices – the Scottish Greens have said
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Greens call for 'immediate' nationwide £2 bus cap as fuel prices reach all-time high
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
If a company has profited from apartheid and genocide, it should not be profiting from public money here in Scotland. The Scottish Government has the power to take action now - there must be no delays.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 22/09/2026
Andy Burnham is set to support Saudi Arabia's barbaric bombing campaign in Yemen. Yemen has already faced one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, with famine, cholera outbreaks and the deaths of tens of thousands of innocent people. This is a shameful decision.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 22/09/2026
Democracy isn't a one time event. So why do unionist politicians keep telling the people Scotland, that they can't have a say on Scotland's future?
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
There are global players who are very willing to undermine the confidence we are trying to provide the public with. My Safe Access Zones Act faced huge misinformation and it took a full parliament chamber to challenge that. To continue to make progress, we must challenge again!
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 19/09/2026
When we invest in walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure we transform communities. Less congestion, less air pollution and safer streets benefits us all. 🙌
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More bikes than cars recorded on Edinburgh rush hour route for first time
Highest figures also notched up on major Glasgow cycle routes too
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
ASLEF and the wider trade union movement are right to oppose this bid. It’s time for the Scottish Government to do the same. This would be a clear breach of the boycott policy that the Scottish Parliament voted for. greens.scot/news/scottis...
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Scottish Government urged to rule out bid from rail company linked to Israeli war crimes
Scottish Government urged to rule out bid from rail company linked to Israeli war crimes - No public money for apartheid.
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Scottish Labour needs far more than Michael Marra before it will be taken seriously again. His support for further North Sea oil and gas development also shows us that Scottish Labour still looks backwards. greens.scot/news/reactio...
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REACTION: Scottish Labour leadership
REACTION: Scottish Labour leadership  - Scottish Labour needs far more than Michael Marra before it will be taken seriously again.
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This morning I was in Whitburn speaking to members of the Community Council. It was great to hear about the excellent work they are doing and the communities desire for a Park & Ride at Heartlands.
Gillian Mackay MSP meeting with the Whitburn Community Council.
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Scotland was the first country in the world to back Palestinian civil society’s calls for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. We need to make that commitment mean something in practice and close the loopholes that allow complicit companies to benefit from Scottish public money
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Patrick Harvie @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This afternoon's debate on hyperscale AI datacentres shows that far too many MSPs seem ready to vote for a fudge, instead of giving real clarity to communities. The Greens will keep putting the Scottish Government under pressure to put the country ahead of the big tech industry's profits.
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Today, the Scottish Greens will use our opposition debate on to force a vote on strengthening the Scottish Government’s boycott of Israel. Public money should not be used to help companies who are profiting from illegal Israeli settlements or genocide. greens.scot/news/greens-...
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Greens force vote to close loopholes in Scottish Government Israel boycott
Greens force vote to close loopholes in Scottish Government Israel boycott - Scotland's parliament voted for boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel
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Kate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Last week, I joined protesters outside parliament in calling on the government to urgently implement boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israel and against companies complicit in the genocide in Palestine.
Kate Nevens MSP and Green co-leader Gillian Mackay speaking at a rally, surrounded by Palestinian flags, small mock coffins and a sign reading "HELP STOP THE GENOCIDE" Kate uses chalk on the ground to adds names of murdered Palestinian childrenKate stands with young people who have joined the protest
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Today the Scottish Green Party will bring forward a vote to force a vote on halting all hyperscale data centre applications. On Friday I am hosting a public meeting in Motherwell to discuss how our communities can come together to push back against these proposals. Please come along!
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Claire 🧡 @mothballclaire.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
You still have time to email your MSPs to ask them to vote in favour of halting all hyperscale data centre applications.
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Scottish Greens will use our debate on Wednesday to force a vote on halting all hyperscale data centre applications. This vote is an opportunity for every MSP, regardless of party allegiance, to stand with communities. The Government has had plenty of time to act and has chosen not to.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 14/09/2026
🇵🇸Talking about solidarity isn't enough, we need action. This week, Greens will force a vote in parliament to end taxpayer funding for companies complicit in Israel's illegal settlements or genocide.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 14/09/2026
Public money shouldn't be used to fund companies who are profiting from illegal Israeli settlements or genocide. This week, parliament has a chance to end Scotland's complicity in genocide. 🇵🇸
Stop Funding Genocide. Scottish Greens to force vote in parliament to end taxpayer funding for companies complicit in Israel's genocide and illegal occupation.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 10/09/2026
The climate crisis is here. New fossil fuel drilling won't cut household bills, it won't make our country more energy secure, and it will only worsen the climate emergency. Scotland needs to invest in clean, green renewables to secure our future.
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Laura Moodie MSP @electlauramoodie.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Scotland’s land, energy and water belong to all of us, not tech billionaires granted privileged access to the King ❌👑 While communities fight to be heard, AI chiefs get the red-carpet treatment at Dumfries House. Decisions about Scotland’s future must be open and accountable to its people 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Last night I attended a meeting with hundreds of constituents who are concerned about the proposals to build a hyper-scale data centre in Larbert. The developer at Larbert admits their application would have a major, adverse impact on the environment and the local community.
Gillian Mackay at Larbert Data Centre meeting.
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Every license we grant to drill more oil and gas in the North Sea will contribute to more wildfires, more heatwaves, and more loss of life. Today I asked the First Minister to join me in condemning the climate-wrecking behaviour of the UK government, and say no to drilling at Jackdaw and Rosebank
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Scottish Green co-leader Gillian Mackay has challenged John Swinney over the Jackdaw gas field, arguing it would provide just 2% of current gas supply and would not cut household bills The First Minister insisted the transition to net zero is one of its four priorities
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Scottish Greens have said it is a 'democratic outrage' that John Swinney is having to write to Andy Burnham about setting out a democratic process for the people of Scotland to decide their own future 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Boycott, Divest, Sanction! Yesterday I asked the Scottish Government what work it has carried out to implement boycott, divestment and sanctions on Israel since our parliament voted for the measures last year.
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Scotland’s future should not be decided by a Prime Minister at Westminster, or be dependent on whether he thinks public opinion has reached a point that suits him. That decision belongs here in Scotland, and ultimately it belongs to the people of Scotland. www.thenational.scot/news/2653536...
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Andy Burnham lays out conditions for second Scottish independence referendum
THE rules governing when a second Scottish independence referendum can be held should be “exactly the same” as those for an Irish reunification…
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 09/09/2026
Current proposals for hyper-scale data centres in Scotland would use over 1.5 times our total peak power use. Scotland needs a moratorium now! 🛑 greens.scot/datacentres
Stop hyper-scale data centres in Scotland. www.greens.scot/datacentres
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 04/09/2026
Last year, the Scottish Government voted for a Green motion to boycott Israel. A year later, they have taken no steps to end Scotland's complicity in genocide. It's time to the Scottish Government to turn words into actions. 🇵🇸
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 07/09/2026
Bus fares across Strathclyde are now capped at £2! Greens secured a £2 cap starting in Highlands and Islands to put money back into people's pockets. We now need to see the fare cap extended to every corner of Scotland, so bus travel becomes an affordable option for all.
Article in the Daily Record - £2 bus fare cap launches across Strathclyde as calls grow for nationwide roll-out. England will enjoy a nationwide cap on bus fares from January 1 - but no date has been fixed for when all of Scotland will enjoy the same.
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Motherwell and St Mirren fans both displayed banners yesterday calling for a £25 cap on away tickets. An away ticket for Rangers v Motherwell was £39 and for St Mirren v Celtic was £37. Too many supporters being priced out of the game. It's time for clubs to listen to fans!
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Earlier this week I joined campaigners outside Holyrood calling for boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel. Last year the Scottish Green Party secured parliaments backing to implement BDS against Israel, but the Scottish Government has still not delivered.
Gillian Mackay calling for BDS of Israel outside Scottish Parliament
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
This is a truly historic day for Edinburgh and the @scottishgreens.org💚 Portobello-Craigmillar is now the first ward in Edinburgh to be represented by two Green Councillors. Residents there will benefit hugely from Lorenzo being their new local Councillor.
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This afternoon I joined campaigners from across Scotland who are concerned about proposals to build hyper-scale AI data centres in their communities The Scottish Green Party are clear: we need an immediate pause on all hyperscale data centres.
Gillian Mackay at AI Data Centre protest outside parliament
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Today I sent a letter to the Minister inviting her to join me on a visit to Larbert. I believe it would be worthwhile for us both to visit the site of this proposed hyper-scale data centre in my region, and to meet with residents, business owners and campaigners to hear their concerns.
Dear Minister,

I am writing to formally invite you to visit the site in Larbert, within my region, where an application has been made for a hyper-scale AI Data Centre.

I believe a visit would provide you with a valuable opportunity to meet with local business owners, campaigners, and residents who have serious concerns about this proposal.

Since being re-elected to the Scottish Parliament my inbox has been inundated with correspondence from constituents. These local residents are worried about the increased traffic, noise and pollution such a proposal will bring, but moreover they are extremely concerned about the vast amounts of energy this site will consume, potentially affecting their community's resources and contributing to environmental degradation.

During your visit, I would be honoured to facilitate a short roundtable discussion with local stakeholders.

I understand your schedule is very demanding, but I hope you will take the time to consider this invitation.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Patrick Harvie @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The proposed UK bill isn't just flawed - it is so riddled with loopholes that it looks designed to protect abusive practices. If the Scottish Government follows this path, it will be the most explicit betrayal of the LGBTQ+ community in many years. It must not be allowed.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 02/09/2026
A ban on conversion practices has been promised again and again by the Scottish Government, but this week the SNP have delayed it again. Far too many people have endured the fear, shame and trauma of these dehumanising practices. We need a ban now.
The National article: Scottish Government delay LGBT conversion practices 'unacceptable'.
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
In todays Programme for Government the only mention of data centres is about attracting more of them into Scotland. Communities needed the First Minister to announce an immediate halt to hyperscale data centres applications today. The Scottish Greens will keep pushing for a pause!
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
In todays Programme for Government the only mention of data centres is about attracting more of them into Scotland. Communities needed the First Minister to announce an immediate halt to hyperscale data centres applications today. The Scottish Greens will keep pushing for a pause!
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We are 1 year on from Parliament’s historic vote, and the Scottish Government has failed to turn words into action. The Programme for Government must be the moment that changes. We need clear commitments to end Scotland’s complicity in the systemic abuse of Palestinians. greens.scot/news/pfg-mus...
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PFG must include plans to fully implement boycott and sanctions against Israel
PFG must include plans to fully implement boycott and sanctions against Israel - There should be no profiteering for companies complicit in genocide.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 31/08/2026
It's time to stop hyperscale AI Data Centres 🛑 If the 24 proposals for major sites in Scotland are approved, they will consume more than 1.5 times Scotland’s total peak power use. The Scottish Government must urgently hit pause on all applications now!
Scottish Greens call for action on hyperscale data centres
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The Scottish Government must urgently accelerate the roll-out of the £2 bus fare cap across Scotland. greens.scot/news/snp-mus...
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SNP must stop dragging its feet on £2 bus fare cap
SNP must stop dragging its feet on £2 bus fare cap - John Swinney promised to “expand the £2 bus fare cap to more areas of Scotland” in his first 100 days as First Minister - that deadline has passed.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 21/08/2026
The SNP promised to expand the £2 bus fare cap in their first 100 days after the election. That deadline just passed. In the Highlands & Islands the cap has already shown what's possible when we prioritise affordable public transport. We can't allow progress to stall now.
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Patrick Harvie @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Data centre developers are only the latest example of industry vested interests trying to tell government how they prefer to be regulated. It's essential that the Scottish Government rejects their lobbying, and protects communities and the environment.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 24/08/2026
Symptoms of the climate crisis have hit us all summer, yet SNP and Labour politicians want to drill for more oil and gas! It's time to take action for people and planet. No new fossil fuels.
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Families are feeling the strain on their budgets. They have been promised free childcare when their little ones turn 3 but most councils are not providing it from that point. It's time to end the postcode lottery and help families struggling with the cost of childcare! news.stv.tv/politics/sco...
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Scottish Greens call on SNP to guarantee free childcare from third birthday
Gillian Mackay said it would end the burden for families who have to pay nursery fees until the next school term
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