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Mark Ruskell

@markruskell.bsky.social
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Scottish Green Party MSP Mid Scotland and Fife Spokesperson Climate Action & Nature - he/him Promoted by Mark Ruskell, Scottish Green Party, 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 13h
It's frustrating that a critical connection from Scotland to Europe has been allowed to wither on the vine after action from both the Westminster and Scottish Governments came too late. If this is a priority for the Scottish Government then they need to show leadership.
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 27/09/2026
Gypsy Travellers have been persecuted for centuries. But despite a Scottish Government apology last June for the Tinker Experiment – which tried to assimilate them into settled culture – some claim their cultural rights are still being denied. shorturl.at/FUXpV
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 27/09/2026
If a company has profited from apartheid and genocide, they shouldn't be able to profit here in Scotland. The Government definitely shouldn't be helping them do so.
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The SSPCA are an irreplaceable ‘blue light’ service for all animals, it’s more important than ever that a funding solution is found 🐾 www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/sspca-p...
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SSPCA plunges into £5.5m crisis with soaring costs and plunging donations
The SSPCA insists the 2025 deficit came after it deliberately invested more in tackling neglect and cruelty as the number of animals needing help rises.
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Important visit to Bobbin Mill Woods in Pitlochry yesterday to see Roseanna McPhee. This site is hugely significant to the history and culture of gypsy travellers and should be recognised as such rather than being handed around as a development site for a brewery and holiday cabins.
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Really informative to catch up with Tor Medical Practice in Plean today about the challenges of meeting the needs of a rapidly growing population with the limited facilities they have. Will be raising with NHS Forth Valley
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Treelink Stirling have been doing some incredible work to grow networks of urban trees around communities. In an age of climate change, tree cover is hugely important to keep our places cool and green. Looking forward to @stirlingcouncil Tree and Woodland Strategy embedding this approach further.
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Nature Champions @naturechampions.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Did you know there are 24 species of bumblebees in the UK? This includes the rare Moss Carder bumblebee, with a ginger thorax and paler abdomen, found in Scotland's Northwest Highlands. Mark Ruskell is its #NatureChampion working with Bumblebee Conservation Trust! @markruskell.bsky.social
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 08/07/2026
Nearly 14,000 people have written to the First Minister calling for a pause on hyper-scale AI Data Centres in Scotland. Join the campaign today ⤵️ greens.scot/datacentres
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Stop hyper-scale data centres in Scotland
Stop hyper-scale data centres in Scotland -
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Nigel Farage is a grifter. He always has been and he's continuing to grift. He knew he was heading towards a byelection anyway so has pulled the trigger early. The people Vs the establishment?! Reform are literally part of the establishment.
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Toxic Labour wants to build new nuclear power stations in Stirling and Fife 🥀☢️ Utterly absurd, if the Romans had nuclear power we’d still be guarding the waste. www.thenational.scot/news/2624182...
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Where Labour want new nuclear power plants in Scotland – see the map
The Scottish Government has long opposed new nuclear power, but Westminster commissioned a report anyway
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The hyperscale data centre in Fife could be one of the biggest in Scotland. 🏭 It could have huge impacts on the local environment, energy and water consumption. 🥀 But we won’t let big tech exploit our communities. Join our campaign to scrap the plans today. 👇 greens.scot/stopfifeaida...
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Stop the Fife Mega AI Data Centre
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 15/06/2026
Protest isn't terrorism. The UK Labour Government are taking more action against people holding signs than those complicit in genocide. 🇵🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The hyperscale data centre in Fife could be one of the biggest in Scotland. 🏭 It could have huge impacts on the local environment, energy and water consumption. 🥀 But we won’t let big tech exploit our communities. Join our campaign to scrap the plans today. 👇 greens.scot/stopfifeaida...
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Stop the Fife Mega AI Data Centre
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Our carbon footprint is going up - when it needs to be coming down, fast.🔥 And a climate plan that relies heavily on unproven technologies is not going to help us change course. We need real climate action - to create warmer homes and cheaper public transport - now.👇
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 21/05/2026
Scotland's best future is as an independent nation back in the European Union. #bbcqt
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 21/05/2026
This is one of the richest countries in the history of the world. Yet we have thousands of children going to school hungry each morning while supermarkets rake in obscene profits. #bbcqt
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 21/05/2026
More drilling in the North Sea won't reduce our bills. Investing in renewables will. #bbcqt
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Hundreds of activists set out to bring aid and attention to people facing catastrophe. They were taken, bound and degraded. The least their governments can do now is bring them home, writes Patrick Harvie ✍️ Read more: www.thenational.scot/commen...
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
My constituent Dr Antonis Vradis was abducted by the Israeli State in international waters while taking part in the Gaza aid convoy. I've written to the FCO to demand action to secure his release and have also asked Dr Vradis' employer- University of St Andrews to add their voice.
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Ballot Box Scotland @ballotbox.scot · 12/05/2026
There absolutely should be sackings at the Electoral Commission over this. A fake party that does no campaigning, will have spent £0, and whose own holocaust denying leader acknowledged is only there to confuse voters, came 7th, only explainable if it did indeed confuse voters.
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Mags Hall @magssgp.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
I’ve signed this letter along with @markruskell.bsky.social - to be advocating for more defence spending over the welfare of pensioners is an utter betrayal of the Labour movement www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/2606326...
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Downie hits back as pension and anti-war campaigners target MP
Dunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie hits back after Fife campaigners plan a May Day open letter accusing him of putting the pensions triple lock…
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 30/04/2026
Over 30 billion litres of raw sewage were discharged from sewer overflows into Scotland’s waterways in 2024, according to the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland. Our Clean Water Bill will bring in proper monitoring with real consequences when the rules are broken.
Clean Scotland's Waters. Let's demand better. On May 7th vote Scottish Greens.
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Its time to get our region moving again! 🚆Reconnect Stirling and Dunfermline alongside new rail stations at Newburgh and Halbeath #VoteGreen ✅ www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
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Fresh push for direct passenger rail link between Dunfermline and Stirling
A move to open a line between the Fife town and Alloa collapsed last year.
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
While ordinary people suffer the oil corporations and their shareholders are raking it in #windfalltax
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 25/04/2026
"Scottish Greens have turned Green policies into action and shown the huge difference that Green voices can make." 👏 To name just a few: ✅ Free bus travel for under 22s ✅ Scrapped peak rail fares ✅ Free school meals for thousands more children
The Herald. Zack Polanski: Scottish Greens can replace Labour. "Scottish Greens have turned Green policies into action and shown the huge difference that Green voices can make."
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 23/04/2026
🚨 New poll - with the Scottish Greens in second place! On May 7th Scotland can reject the far right and demand better. Together we can build a fairer, greener Scotland. 💚
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Brilliant visit to Stirling Reuse Hub to launch our Holyrood pledge for a household Repair Voucher this week ♻️#VoteGreen
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Boycott, Divest, Sanction Israel
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
We cannot abandon young people for years without diagnosis or action - time for change 👉 Greens vow to tackle CAMHS waiting list crisis at NHS Tayside www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
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Greens vow to tackle CAMHS waiting list crisis at NHS Tayside
Waiting lists for autism and ADHD assessments have also soared by more than 500% since 2020 at NHS Forth Valley.
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
This is a disgraceful way for SNP Government Ministers to operate internationally. It’s not who we are. www.theferret.scot/scottish-gov...
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Scottish Government ‘rolling out red carpet’ for UAE despite Sudan war allegations and human rights record
Documents show deputy first minister did not raise human rights once on trip to Gulf state accused of fuelling Sudan’s brutal war.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
"My friend." This is how our government greets those accused of war crimes. This is not diplomacy. It's debasement.
David Lammy. Great to catch up with my friend JD Vance today in DC following his talks in Pakistan. It's vital that the cewsedire continues and we get shipping flowing freely again through the Straits of Hormuz. We continue to work together towards a just and lasting piece in Ukraine.
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Horrific scenes at Aintree. The horse racing industry must learn lessons from the failed greyhound racing industry, listen to animal welfare experts and cut the risk to life at courses 🏇
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Boycott Divest Sanction.
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Delighted to support this pledge for our rivers and beavers 🦫💦 Watch out for Scottish Greens Manifesto we have some big commitments to benefit river catchments coming up 💚https://www.scottishwildbeavers.org.uk/take-action/holyrood-2026-pledge/
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Holyrood 2026 Candidate Pledge
Holyrood 2026 candidate pledge to reform rural payments, restore Scotland’s river catchments and enable responsible coexistence with beavers.
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
All to play for let’s get out round the doors and make this happen 💚✅
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Tax major online retailers to invest in our High Streets #VoteGreen ✅
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/2599731...
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More than 1,600 people sign petition for return of Dunfermline-Alloa railway
Over 1,600 people have now signed a petition to reopen the Dunfermline to Alloa passenger railway line
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 02/04/2026
It's time to bring hope back to politics. Let's demand better. Vote Scottish Greens.
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Candidate lists announced for Holyrood elections 🚨🗳️ The why and how to elect Green MSPs in Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Fife and Perth & Kinross 💚✅
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Lovely to sit down with the Courier after my historic Greyhound racing ban bill was passed, tell the backstory and talk next steps 🐾 eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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Stirling politician behind Scotland's greyhound racing ban isn't finished yet
Mark Ruskell's own rescue greyhound, Bert, showed signs of trauma after his racing years were over.
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Good chats round the doors in Dunblane last night including with a 17 year old and a 97 year old voter 🗳️
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Good turn out in Scone for door-knocking this morning #activegreens #Holyrood26 #VoteGreen
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Five #Holyrood26 election hustings down, six more to go. Really looking forward to the big Strathearn one on Monday 💚
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Mags Hall @magssgp.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
It’s official! So excited to join @markruskell.bsky.social and the Clacks Greens today to sign our paperwork and officially become the @scottishgreens.org candidates for Mid Scotland and Fife 💚
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 19/03/2026
Greyhound racing has been banned in Scotland! We were one of the last countries on the planet to allow it. But the Scottish Parliament overwhelmingly backed our bill last night. @markruskell.bsky.social who lodged the bill reacts 👇
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 18/03/2026
Today is the day! Greens will ban greyhound racing in Scotland for good.
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Today's the day we can finally end greyhound racing in Scotland, for good. Dogs like Bluesy - and countless others - deserve so much better. We're now at the final hurdle. It's time to get this over the line. greens.scot/news/time-to... #unboundthegreyhound
Grey greyhound looking up and receiving pets from a hand above.
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Time to end greyhound racing for good! Today MSPs will vote on @markruskell.bsky.social bill to finally ban greyhound racing in Scotland. Greyhound racing is a cruel sport that has a terrible impact on the dogs who are risking their lives by being forced to run at such dangerous speeds.
Hannah Spencer and Gillian Mackay with greyhound
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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Listening to incredibly moving speeches ahead of the vote on the Assisted Dying Bill at Holyrood tonight. I will be voting for the bill at 10pm, it now has robust safeguards, choice for the individual to end their suffering and compassion must be put first.
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