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Guy Ingerson

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Chair - Living Rent Aberdeen | Climate and Social Justice Activist

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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
As some have noticed, I haven’t been as visible for months now. There are various reasons for this – the biggest being my Uncle Jake’s brave battle with cancer. He passed away last week. My family and I are supporting one another, and I am reevaluating what is important to me.
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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Some people blame refugees and people seeking asylum for Scotland’s housing crisis. But they aren’t telling the whole story. Let's take a look at the facts and the solutions that could fix the housing gap for everyone scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/refug…
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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 03/09/2026
When oil prices were high, Aberdeen was booming. But this dependence cuts both ways. When the oil price halved between 2014 and 2016, Aberdeen’s economy - and living standards - fell into a decline from which it has not recovered. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/zLX49WU
chart showing Mean gross annual pay in Aberdeen, per head of population, relative to the UK.
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Friends of the Earth Scotland 🌍 @foescot.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Great turnout to demand better buses at the Scottish Parliament today! 🚌 Thanks to passengers who came from across Scotland & to MSPs who joined the rally. 🪧 The time has come to put public transport back in public hands! 🤝 @getglasgowmoving.org @sccscot.bsky.social @betterbusesspt.bsky.social
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three people in foreground with smaller signs saying 'get bus franchising done' and 'better buses for strathclyde'Large group of 40-50 people outside Scottish Parliament with various better bus banners, handmade signs and flags.
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Future Economy Scotland @futureeconscot.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
NEW: Four reasons more drilling won't save the North Sea Our latest blog looks at why the economic case for further drilling doesn't stack up. And why long-term prosperity instead depends on accelerating the transition to green energy. Read in full: www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/619-fo...
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Dolly Parton was the best of us. A working-class hero who brought joy to everyone with her music, her work to help the disadvantaged and marginalised, and, of course, through her understanding of our shared humanity. She will be missed.
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Friends of the Earth Scotland 🌍 @foescot.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Are you angry about the proposed mega data centres in Scotland, and want to hear about communities fighting against them across the world? Come along to our National Meeting tomorrow at 6.30pm on Wed 26 Aug to learn more. Book your free place: act.foe.scot/datacentres
People in Ireland protesting outside a building with the sign 'No more data centres'. Text: National Meeting: International Resistance to Data Centres. 6.30pm, Wed 26th August, Online. Stories of how communities across the world are fighting back and winning against data centres, with opportunities to share strategies, lessons and solidarity.
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Friends of the Earth Scotland 🌍 @foescot.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Join our team as our Campaign Manager! Lead our energy team in the development & delivery impactful campaigns to phase out fossil fuels and win a fair transition to publicly owned renewable energy. Closing date: 12 noon, Mon 31 August. Full details and how to apply: foe.scot/jobs/
Person speaking into megaphone at a protest, with people behind and a banner in front. Text: We are hiring. There is a bright pink overlay on the photo.Text: CAMPAIGN MANAGER - ENERGY. Full time (35 hours/week) Permanent £42,500-£45,000. Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 31st August. Apply via the link in bio. Logo of Friends of the Earth Scotland.
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Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
📢 Want to help shape your community? Residents in the Aberdeen North Locality are invited to attend a Priority Neighbourhood Partnership meeting tomorrow. 📅 Wed 26 Aug | 🕘 9.15am-11.15am 📍 Aberdeen North Church, Mastrick ✉️ LocalityPlanning@aberdeencity.gov.uk
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Future Economy Scotland @futureeconscot.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Scotland’s short-term funding boost masks a looming fiscal crunch. Public service reform alone won’t close the gap – tax rises are needed to protect services. Read our full response to the latest @scotfisccomm.bsky.social update: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/381-re...
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🧵 I have seen and know a number of people considering applications for jobs at Holyrood. I’d urge people to think long and hard before applying. Whilst such jobs can open doors, provide opportunities etc, there are risks. This story came out earlier this year 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Scottish Parliament staff report 84 cases of bullying and harassment in five years
A Holyrood review found 45 reports of bullying, 25 of harassment and 14 of sexual harassment since 2021.
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The News Agents @thenewsagents.co.uk · 21/08/2026
In 2021, Ivanka Trump 'discovered' an almost untouched island off the coast of Albania. Her first instinct was to build a massive hotel. People of Albania are furious at the island's development. Are they now leading Europe's pushback against Trump? www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/how-...
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How Albania became Europe’s unlikely heart of anti-Trumpism | The News Agents
In May 2026, protests began in Albania against Trump development on the island of Sazan, an unspoiled wilderness in the Mediterranean in a new tale of people versus capitalism.
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
It is sad to hear the news about Cllr Bill Cormie. I only met him a couple of times but he always seemed dedicated to his constituents. My thoughts are very much with his loved ones at this time. www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aber...
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Councillor Bill Cormie: 'Genuinely lovely' champion of Rosemount dies, aged 71
Mr Cormie helped local school children plant more than 100,000 bulbs in his Midstocket and Rosemount ward, as well as serving the community for more than two decades.
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
The reason Scottish Green members feel they have no other option than to go to the press is because the forums to air issues, debate, report misconduct, etc., have been subverted/don’t function. Purging suspected leakers hasn’t/won’t work. Party reform, leadership, and culture change are needed.
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Friends of the Earth Scotland 🌍 @foescot.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We are hiring a Campaign Manager to lead our Energy team! 💡 Full details and how to apply: foe.scot/jobs/ Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 31st August 2026. - #scotlandjobs #hiring #scotland #jobs #climatejobs
Graphic with text: Join our team! Logo of friends of the Earth Scotland. Background of orange and yellow filtered photo of Scotland’s climate MarchGraphic with text: Campaign Manager - Energy. Full time (35 hours/week). £42,500-45,000. Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 31st august. Apply via the link in bio.
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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 11/08/2026
Is welfare spending ''out of control''? It's estimated to be 11.1 per cent of GDP this financial year. That's just 1.1 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen by 0.9 per cent of GDP since 2012-13 ⤵️
chart showing Social security spending as a proportion of GDP, by category: GB
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
If you care about supporting survivors of sexual assault and rape, please donate to @rapecrisisscot.bsky.social www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/involved-fun...
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Fundraising
Information on fundraisers and individual donations, which make a massive difference to our work
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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 08/08/2026
1-in-10 adults in the bottom half of the income distribution provide at least 5 hours a week of unpaid care, with 1 million caring for 35+ hours a week. That's the equivalent of a full-time job. Read more on how disabilities & caring responsibilities affect families ➡️ buff.ly/tkVi71F
Stacked bars comparing proportions of working‑age adults in low‑to‑middle versus higher income groups who provide unpaid care at least five hours/week in the UK (2023–24), showing low‑to‑middle earners have a larger share providing 35+ hours (full‑time equivalent).
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ILGA-Europe @ilgaeurope.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Attacks on Pride are never just about Pride. When authorities restrict who can gather, everyone’s fundamental rights are at risk. We call on the European Commission to defend peaceful assembly and treat threats to Pride as threats to democracy itself. Add your name to the Open Letter today​ 👇
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Protect Pride, Protect Democracy: Urge the EU to defend our freedoms
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
My trans pals were already feeling despondent with today’s EHRC guidance coming into force. Now one tells me that an organisation that supposedly supports trans people is covering up the abuse, bullying, and harassment of LGBT+ people within its ranks. Check in with mates. They need you today.
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Solar energy supplied more power to Britain’s grid in July than any previous month on record. The figure of 14.4% of all power generated in July smashed the last monthly record of 12.4%, set only in May In July 2025, the (formerly) best year for solar generation, 9.6% of generation was from solar.
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ourpower.bsky.social @ourpower.scot · 02/08/2026
Scots are being short changed with too much wealth filling either the pockets of distant private shareholders or other countries’ treasuries. Let's take our power back! www.ourpower.scot/take-action
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Take action - Our Power Scotland
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Laurie Macfarlane @lmacfarlane.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
🚨 NEW: @danneidle.bsky.social claims Scotland’s 48% tax rate has lost public revenue. But is this actually true? My new deep-dive says no – Dan’s analysis doesn’t prove anything. It’s a long read, so buckle up 🧵
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I’m honoured to have been elected as the first Chair of @living-rent.bsky.social Aberdeen. We have a lot work to do and we cannot do it without you! Join your local tenants’ and community union today: www.livingrent.org/join
Group of Living Rent members pose for a photo in front of a green banner that says - “Living Rent Aberdeen” - written in white.
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
My thoughts go out to the loved ones of the woman who was killed and to all those who were injured in this attack. Whether it’s far-right thugs or religious extremists, we need to stand together in opposing their bigotry and hatred. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemns the attack as "heinous" after a suspect drove a car into a crowd near the Tiergarten park.
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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 26/07/2026
Is welfare spending ''out of control''? It's estimated to be 11.1 per cent of GDP this financial year. That's just 1.1 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen by 0.9 per cent of GDP since 2012-13 ⤵️
chart showing Social security spending as a proportion of GDP, by category: GB
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
NEW: An update has been issued on the Cairngorms wildfire as smoke reached Aberdeen today Residents of the city have been urged to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The Moray coast is one of my favourite places to be. Now there is another reason for you all to visit.
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Friends of the Earth Scotland 🌍 @foescot.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
One week to go until our next National Meeting focusing on green jobs! Online, at 6.30pm on Wed 29 July 📆 Open to Friends of the Earth Scotland members - you can join ahead of the meeting for as little as £1/month. Sign up: act.foe.scot/green_jobs
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National Meeting: Green jobs: the good, the bad, and the ugly
Hear about what we need to do create good green jobs and the threat that Reform UK poses to climate industries.
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ourpower.bsky.social @ourpower.scot · 22/07/2026
🚨 PROFITS SOAR, BUT WHO BENEFITS? 🚨 Iberdrola / Scottish Power: 2026 Net Profit: €4.34BN (+22%) Q2 Net Profit: €1.70BN Overseas energy companies get huge returns, while our communities are left behind with only scraps. Enough is enough. Time for public and community ownership. ⚡️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
The image features large text stating, "Scottish Wind, Spanish Profits." Below, it mentions Iberdrola, Scottish Power's parent company, earning €4.34 billion in profits in 2026 and questions why Scotland isn’t benefiting from its own renewables. A wind turbine with the Iberdrola logo is pictured in the background.
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
It will be good to see @monicalennon.bsky.social back in the Scottish Parliament. She has a record of actually improving people’s material conditions.
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
And the women's world cup And the men's under-19 Euros And the women's under-20 world cup. Passing a lot works...
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Congratulations, Spain! 🇪🇸 👏
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
This sounds like a throughly unpleasant experience. I hope @caramckeegreens.bsky.social makes a swift and full recovery.
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Great to catch up with my pal, Emma, in Aberdeen.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 17/07/2026
Dismissal of Ukraine’s defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy
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Dismissal of Ukraine’s defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy
Mykhailo Fedorov, celebrated by many for innovative, tech-driven approach, was sidelined for military old guard
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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Survivors speak out against UK early prison release scheme www.channel4.com/news/survivo...
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Survivors speak out against UK early prison release scheme
Pressure is growing on the UK government to change controversial legislation that means some violent offenders will be released from jail earlier than expected.
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Having experienced rape and domestic violence, it horrifies me that those who have committed such crimes may be released early. For this reason, I’ll never support prison abolition. Overcrowding needs to be addressed, but victims must be prioritised. www.channel4.com/news/survivo...
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Survivors demand government exempt sex offenders from early release plan
Thousands of killers, rapists and sex offenders could be released early this September under the government's latest plans to ease overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales.
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Laurie Macfarlane @lmacfarlane.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Average incomes can conceal how growth is distributed. Among all UK regions and nations, Scotland has the lowest proportion of workers earning below the Living Wage. This has been aided by deliberate policy choices, including Scotland's Fair Work agenda.
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Laurie Macfarlane @lmacfarlane.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Scotland has also outperformed most of the UK on household disposable income, which includes earnings and benefits, net of taxes. Real GDHI per head has grown faster than in every English region except London.
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Laurie Macfarlane @lmacfarlane.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
But what matters most is living standards. Since devolution, median weekly earnings have risen by 23% in Scotland, versus 15% in England, 16% in Wales and 20% in Northern Ireland. Scotland has overtaken England and now has the highest earnings of all UK nations.
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Laurie Macfarlane @lmacfarlane.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Since 1999, Scotland has recorded the fastest GDP growth per capita of any UK nation. Edinburgh now has the highest GDP per capita of any UK city. Productivity tells a similar story. Since the financial crisis, Scotland's productivity has grown at roughly twice the UK's rate.
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
I have friends who live in this ward. This result will be a temporary relief for them. Still, next year’s local elections are just around the corner.
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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
⚡ We need thousands of electricians to install solar panels, windmills, car chargers... So here’s the choice: 🤩 Invest now. Create quality apprenticeships & build the green economy of the future Or 😥 Do it on the cheap. Condemn a generation to unemployment
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 02/07/2026
Did you know? Renewables have just overtaken coal as the world's largest source of electricity 34% – global renewable share, up 2x in 20yrs 48% – EU 37% – China 26% – US 24% – India
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Friends of the Earth Scotland 🌍 @foescot.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Nature for people not billionaires. We stand in solidarity with the Friends of the Earth Albania/Environmental Centre for Development and Networking (EDEN), and the movement of people in Albania against development plans in Vjosë-Narta. Read the statement: friendsoftheearth.eu/.../statemen...
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Statement: Support for Albania in opposing destructive development projects in Vjosë-Narta - Friends of the Earth Europe
The Vjosë-Narta area in Albania is at risk of extinction due to development plans for massive luxury resorts in the heart of its biodiversity
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Pop Base @popbase.tv · 28/06/2026
The Stonewall riots began 57 years ago today. Queer patrons fought back against a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, sparking days of protests against the police and discrimination. Today, the riots are widely recognised as a turning point in fighting for LGBTQ+ rights.
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Last weekend I had the privilege to speak at Aberdeen’s local Pride protest. For many years now Pride has been a celebration. However, anti-LGBT+ rhetoric has been on the rise and we’ve seen a rollback on hard won rights. Only together can our community and allies keep progress moving forward.
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Guy Ingerson @guyingerson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
SNP and Labour votes down but held more than I thought they would. Reform on 10% makes them competitive next year. I think 2 SNP, 1 Labour with 4th seat going either Greens or Reform, maybe even to an Independent, in 2027. Transfers will tell us more. Side note: Diabolical turnout for this.
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Future Economy Scotland @futureeconscot.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
NEW: May’s election reaffirmed Scotland's commitment to delivering a just transition. What must the new Parliament do to deliver this in practice? Our new briefing identifies the key policy priorities for the new parliamentary term 🧵
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