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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Fabulous to connect with groups in Parliament tonight who are running #repaircafe initiatives in St Andrews, Dunkeld and Stirling. Scottish Government must put re-use and repair first! 🌍♻️

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Really looking forward to joining campaigners from around the world next month in London. Together we can end greyhound racing for good 🐾

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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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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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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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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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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 · 06/04/2026

Tax major online retailers to invest in our High Streets #VoteGreen ✅

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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 · 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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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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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

We are a people powered movement but I need you to join and donate. £10 leaflets a neighbourhood in my region. Help us get 2 MSPs for Mid-Scotland & Fife on May 7th 💚💚 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/VyYXD05...

GB Politics post on X showing political party donations in Q4 2005 including Reform £5.4 million Greens £189 thousand

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

In Newburgh this afternoon helping launch the rail campaign ‘s new shop front 🚂 It’s not a matter of if, but when the town gets it’s station back 💚

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Online briefing meeting this morning with @scottishepa and @scottish_water about LixToll diesel spill ⛽️💦 Investigation and clean up ongoing 🐟 Communication from SEPA has been poor and there was a 16 hour delay from initial reporting through to action - not good enough ❌

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Great public meeting in Cupar last night to Save Elmwood College. Brilliant ideas from community about how education can be delivered locally with partners, but @SRUC need to be open and collaborative. The Principal not bothering to turn up was a very bad decision.

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

My Bill to end greyhound racing in Scotland has cleared the next hurdle! 🐾 We're closer than ever to protecting these beautiful dogs from harm. It's time to end greyhound racing in Scotland for good. @scottishgreens.org @onekind.org

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Great to learn about the work of Independent Advocacy Perth & Kinross. From people seeking asylum to those with disabilities they are empowering the vulnerable and helping communities integrate and thrive.

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Once again, Westminster has failed Scotland.🥀 But switching from one Prime Minister to a new one won't fix the problem. We're still left picking up the pieces of a broken system. It's beyond time for independence.

Westminster has failed Scotland.

An image of Liz Truss, Keir Starmer and Boris Johnson overlooking the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London.

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The early closure of EXXON's Mossmorran plant is a sad day for the workers and the community. The Scottish Greens - and unions - have always pushed for a funded plan to transition the site to a green future. But the UK and Scottish Governments have failed to act in time. 1/3

A picture of Mossmorran industrial plant with pollution coming out of the site's chimneys. The picture sits on a green background, with the text reading 'This is not a just transition.'

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Warm chats around chilly doors with canvass teams in Newburgh and Perth today! #Holyrood26 #activegreens #votegreen

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Delighted to meet @dogstrust and a lovely ex-racing greyhound at Holyrood today to talk about their manifesto for #Holyrood26

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

We need safer roads, not just faster roads.🛣️ The Scot Govt's plans for safety improvements at Dunkeld fall way short of what the community have called for. No more excuses, we need urgent action to make this junction safer for all. 🦺

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Campaigners have been working flat out for years to make the case for Newburgh to be reconnected to Scotland’s railway. 🛤️ They’ve done the hard graft and now it’s up to the Scottish Government to get this over the line. 👇

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Yesterday's announcement of new funding for a just transition for Mossmorran is welcome. But this must just be the start. 🏭 If we want a fair deal for workers and the community, both ExxonMobil and the UK Government need to bring real investment to the table too.💰

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Wishing all my constituents the best for the New Year ✨ Our office is closed for the festive season and will reopen on the 5th of January 2026. If you require urgent assistance before then, please see our emergency contact list. Look after yourselves and each other 💚

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

My office is now closed for the festive season and will reopen on the 5th of January 2026 🎄 🎁 If you require urgent assistance over the winter break, please check our emergency contact list. We are grateful to all those working across the festive season to keep out communities safe 💚

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Reducing speed limits can, and does, save lives. It is disappointing the Government will now not be rolling out changes to the national speed limit on some roads, despite recognising themselves that 'speed makes a difference' to safety.

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Free bus travel to Hampden Park with event tickets 🛣️ Less congestion 🚗 Less parking chaos 🌳 Better for our climate 💃Better for Mount Florida Sign our petition here: greens.scot/hampdenbuses

Free bus travel to Hampden for fans.
For a greener Glasgow and a more lively community in Mount Florida.
Join the campaign.

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

One step closer to Burntisland harbour access. Pleased to hear the Cab Sec has listened to concerns raised by the local community. The council and Forth Ports must be held to account for removing access.

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Pleased to speak at the rally against cuts at Stirling University today. Thanks to @ucu_stirling and @stirlingunigreens, students, staff and unionists for confronting the University Court and defending staff.

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

I’m delighted that my amendment to give swifts a home has won through with x-party support today 🎉 Many thanks to @writerhannahbt @rspbscotland and thousands of individuals who campaigned with me 💚

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

⚡ Call 105 to report a power cut 📲Save the number to your phone so it's easy to access 💡 Keep a torch handy, just in case the lights go out 🔌If you've got a power bank, make sure it's fully charged so you can charge your devices

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Great to catch up recently with @Volunteer Scotland. I really valued getting to hear about the impact volunteers have across the Mid Scotland and Fife region. #NoVolunteersNoCommunity

Mark standing in front of a map of Scotland with the text "I pledge to support volunteering in my community. No volunteers, no community"

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

🌍 Eurovision has TV, streaming and social media audience figures in the billions. It is watched the world over. 🚫 The UK taking part alongside Israel pink washes genocide. Russia was banned, so should Israel be.

Boycott Eurovision. Headline on Sky News reads:
"Israel allowed to take part in Eurovision 2026 - as several countries withdraw"

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

💚 There has never been a more exciting time to get involved with the @ScottishGreens as we look towards the 2026 election.

The National. Scottish Greens membership hits record high, surpassing 9,200.

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🧵 1/3 ♨️ Since 2015, almost 50,000 homes across Scotland have been supported through the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme. 📆 In the last year, the scheme has helped homes in all 32 of Scotland’s Local Authorities for the tenth year running, installing over 14,000 energy efficiency improvements in

Info graphic reads:
5,676 homes in Mid Scotland and Fife are warmer and more comfortable than to the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme. Contact Home Energy Scotland on 0808 080 2282 to check if you qualify.

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Great session round the doors in #Newburgh listening about local issues and talking about work we have been doing to campaign for a new rail station over the years 🚂💚

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

GBGB chief executive Mark Bird admits "failures with these systems can have potentially significant implications on welfare". This is unacceptable. This is why my bill to ban greyhound racing in Scotland is vital. ⚠️ CW: article has graphic images. Link to article in thread.

Headline in BBC News reads "Greyhound races in review after traps malfunction"
Image shows people dressed in black with hoods up, bent over traps containing greyhounds on a racetrack.

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

The cost of living hasn't stopped increasing, but the wealth hoarded by the richest people has. Scottish Greens want to establish a real living wage which increases inline with inflation. People on minimum wage don't cause inflation, they shouldn't have to bail out the richest.

Image of baker in a red jumper with denim dungarees on a pink background. Text reads "Pay workers a living wage. Raise the minimum wage inline with the living wage"

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

The @ScottishGreens.org want an environment where our children and young people are celebrated and can thrive. We would scrap the cruel two-child benefit cap to protect more than 20,000 children from poverty in Scotland.

Image of a child's hand stacking coins on a green background. Text reads: "child poverty is a political choice. Scrap the two-child benefit cap"

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

The tax system is broken. The richest people in the UK get to hoard their wealth whilst many struggle to buy the essentials and keep the heating on. It doesn't have to be this way. @ScottishGreens.org want to tax the top 1%'s wealth and raise £70 billion for public services.

Image of a yacht on a blood red sea, with the text: "tax wealth not workers. Raise £70 billion for our public services"

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Mossmorran: workers must be put ahead of political blame game. The workers must be the priority of both governments. Read my full statement here: greens.scot/news/mossmor...

Image of 'flaring' against a cloudy sky.

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

ICYMI Exxon Mobil and Paul Greenwood should hang their heads in shame...

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Mark Ruskell @markruskell.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Scotland belongs to the people, not an unelected billionaire monarch. It's time for an independent Scottish Republic.

For a Scottish Republic, abolish the monarchy

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