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Ellie Gomersall @elliebgomersall.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Read the column in full here: www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
thenational.scot
Ellie Gomersall: Why I believe Your Party is the right choice for me – and others
THIS time last week I was, if you believe the polls the Greens have been touting, on track to be an MSP come next May
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Malena 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇷 @malenagla.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
I think there’s a lot of white men virtue signaling and I just want to say try to be a Global South Migrant in a party that won’t listen to you. I tried to make it a priority in their agenda and it just was not happening. “It’s not devolved” it’s not enough for me. (1/5)
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘Planetary health diet’ could save 40,000 deaths a day, landmark report finds
Diet allows modest meat consumption and would also slash food-related climate emissions by half, says report by 70 leading experts from 35 countries
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Today at Full Council I supported @anthonycarroll.bsky.social's amendment to an SNP motion condemning disinformation about asylum seekers and refugees, and reiterating that Glasgow is a welcoming city for those seeking refuge.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Today the order banning #PalestineAction as "terrorists" came into effect. But they are not terrorists. They are protesters trying to stop a genocide. This is a "first they came for ..." situation. Unless we stand in solidarity against this assault on our freedom, they will pick us off one by one.
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Iris Duane MSP 🇵🇸🇺🇦 @irisduane.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Glasgow Green members 🗣️ ICYMI: the radical Glasgow greens campaign has been endorsed by cllrs, fmr MSPs and now even another candidates in the race 🤯 It’s clear. Glasgow is ready for change, you can be part of it 💚 linktr.ee/RadicalGlasg...
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
It was a pleasure to meet @drelainemulcahy.bsky.social and Lucy from @rcpch.bsky.social at the tree planting ceremony of a native rowan tree this week @claypitslnr.bsky.social A lovely way to commemorate @rcpch.bsky.social's Glasgow conference
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Glasgow Green Party @glasgowgreens.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Bailie @seonadhoy.bsky.social highlights the prospect of the Council having a Scots language plan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Question: "To ask the relevant City
Convener if following the
Scottish Parliament's
agreement of the Scottish
Languages Bill, if the
administration will be
updating the Council's
Gàidhlig language plan &
introducing a Scots
language plan?"
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Iris Duane MSP 🇵🇸🇺🇦 @irisduane.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
We deserves change. Glasgow deserves change. I’m fighting to be Glasgow’s newest socialist Green MSP, but I’m not fighting alone. Vote Ellie #1 Vote Iris #2 Vote Seonad #3 We have a future to fight for 💚 Follow @radicalglagreens.bsky.social for updates.
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Thanks to Allan for his service and wishing him a happy retirement! www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2525656...
glasgowtimes.co.uk
'Local legend' West End road sweeper retires after 43 years working for council
A road sweeper who cleaned up the West End for over three decades has hung up his brush.
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A Radical Future for Glasgow @radicalglagreens.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Sophie Brodie "Glasgow needs change. That's why I'm voting for Ellie, Iris and Seonad. These are three women with a strong track-record for delivery both within and outwith the party, and they show compassion and skill in everything they do!"
Green and cream background. Text over reads "I'm supporting Ellie, Iris and Seonad,
Sophie Brodie

Former Internal Elections Officer, Former Scottish Young Greens Co-Convenor

"Glasgow needs change. That's why I'm voting for Ellie, Iris and Seonad. These are three women with a strong track-record for delivery both within and outwith the party, and they show compassion and skill in everything they do!"

Top right shows an image of Sophie smiling at the camera. Along the bottom are three sunflowers. The first reads "Vote Ellie #1", the second reads "Vote Iris #2" and the third "Vote Seonad #3"
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A Radical Future for Glasgow @radicalglagreens.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
We need to see radical change in Glasgow For your next Glasgow Green MSP candidate vote 1. Ellie Gomersall 2. Iris Duane 3. Seonad Hoy linktr.ee/RadicalGlasg...
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Radical Glasgow Greens | Instagram | Linktree
Linktree. Make your link do more.
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Speaking to residents in Woodlands this afternoon about public toilet provision and community growing @glasgowgreens.bsky.social @marthawardrop.bsky.social @irisduane.bsky.social
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
It was great to get out to support @qmanivannan.bsky.social yesterday. Q will make an excellent councillor, best of luck for the rest of the campaign! 💚
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Cllr Anthony Carroll @anthonycarroll.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Only Q & the @scottishgreens.org can defeat the Tories in the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election 🗳 Vote @qmanivannan.bsky.social no. 1 on the 26th June, for People & Planet! 💚✊️
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 06/06/2025
Eid Mubarak! Wishing everyone a happy and blessed Eid al-Adha.
Eid al-Adha Mubarak
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Iris Duane MSP 🇵🇸🇺🇦 @irisduane.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Glasgow’s third largest party out in Govan tonight whilst being snubbed by the BBC … Despite the lack of tv appearances we continue to connect with communities … what is it they’re afraid of? 🥴
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Ellie Gomersall @elliebgomersall.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Green politics should be about materially opposing fascism, not just saying "I told you so" when Farage becomes PM. It's incumbent on Greens to take the fight directly to Reform - we know that it's both Green ideas and Green votes at the ballot box next year that can defeat the far-right.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 18/05/2025
The UK is one of the wealthiest countries in history. But that wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few, where it's used to buy yachts and private jets instead of building up public services. A 1% wealth tax on net assets over £10 million could raise £10 billion a year.
The Independent. Time for a wealth tax, say Patriotic Millionaires as Rich List shows £772bn in the hands of just 350 families. Call comes after the the 2025 Sunday Times Rich List revealed the annual catalogue of Britain’s wealthiest people.
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Starmer's abhorrent speech about immigration does not reflect our reality of a city which has benefited massively from migration and which values the contribution of migrants to our communities.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 13/05/2025
Four years ago we saw a community unite to peacefully protect their neighbours from detention. This week we saw Prime Minister Keir Starmer mimicking Enoch Powell with speeches that vilify and scapegoat. Scotland must be the party of Kenmure Street, not Downing Street.
Kenmure Street. Four years ago today.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 12/05/2025
🔥This is why we need climate action now.
Helicopter and 50 firefighters battle large woodland wildfire for third day 

Emergency services remain at the scene of the blaze near Fauldhouse in West Lothian.

Scottish Greens
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Cllr Anthony Carroll @anthonycarroll.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Stunning day for the Green team in the May Day Football Fundraiser! ☀️ We may not have won, but playing with some solid Trade & Tenant Unions has helped raise funds for charity ✊️ Well done to GMB Glasgow Branch 40 Cleansing, Glasgow Branch 1 Care and Branch 28/51 Ed/FM for sponsoring also! 💚
12 Green members stand and sit smiling to camera in a goalpost.
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
I'd recommend a visit to @agrayarchive.bsky.social, it's a fascinating archive of the life and works of an incredibly talented man
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 06/05/2025
🎉GREAT NEWS! 🚆Peak rail fares are being scrapped in Scotland! Making train travel cheaper for all. WATCH: @markruskell.bsky.social ⤵️
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Glasgow Green Party @glasgowgreens.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
A great day at the May Day March through Glasgow ✊ 'Environmentalism without class struggle is just gardening.'
An image of Scottish Greens marching in the May Day march in Glasgow, they are holding a banner with the Scottish Greens Trade Union logo on it and text reading 'Environmentalism without class struggle is just gardening.'An image of Scottish Greens marching in the May Day march in Glasgow, they are holding a banner with the Scottish Greens Trade Union logo on it and text reading 'Environmentalism without class struggle is just gardening.'An image of Scottish Greens marching in the May Day march in Glasgow, they are holding a banner with the Scottish Greens Trade Union logo on it and text reading 'Environmentalism without class struggle is just gardening.'
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
I had a lovely evening celebrating 100 years of Woodside Halls. It's great to see such a well loved and well used community hall going strong. Well done to everyone at Community Central Halls!
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Cllr Anthony Carroll @anthonycarroll.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
This is where a Labour Government with no hope & no plan for the country gets you. Reform winning while punting false solutions to benefit their pals, not their constituents. If Labour won't fight for those left behind & deliver proper investment in our communities again, then Greens will. 💚
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Congratulations to Ella Sharp of Hillhead High for designing such an incredible sustainable dress and winning a prestigious award! www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2512102...
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Great news, Ann is an excellent candidate.
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
I enjoyed joining parents, pupils, and teachers at Dunard Primary this morning to plant flowers, improve benches, and clean up the playground. Great to see such a strong community spirit!
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Thanks to Parents for Future Scotland for another really informative event about the dangers of air pollution and the benefits of active travel. It's always great to hear how children want to see our city improved.
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Malena 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇷 @malenagla.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
The list of people who “ are allowed “dignity in this country gets smaller by the day. My voice is all I have and I won’t allow anyone to take it away.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 24/04/2025
📈Over 200 million free journeys have been taken using @scottishgreens.org free bus pass for young people. 💚Saving families money and opening opportunities for young people across Scotland.
204 million free bus journeys taken by young Scots.
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Iris Duane MSP 🇵🇸🇺🇦 @irisduane.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
As long as the the sun sets in the east and rises in the west, we will persevere ✊🏾 We will never back down from the fight for our lives 💪🏾 I am trans, I am proud, I am me 🏳️‍⚧️
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Iris Duane MSP 🇵🇸🇺🇦 @irisduane.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Here’s the write up of yesterdays interview. We will never give up, we are not ashamed to be us. news.stv.tv/scotland/ero...
news.stv.tv
'Erosion of our rights': Trans community reacts to Supreme Court ruling
Supreme Court judges unanimously ruled on Thursday that the legal definition of a woman refers to 'biological women and sex'.
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Humanist Society Scotland @humanistsociety.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Applications are officially open for our #WorldHumanistDay small grant scheme 2025! We welcome applications from any group or individual proposing a project or event on or around 21 June that promotes the values of Humanist Society Scotland. (link to apply in replies)
Artist Kathryn Welch making a flower posy for a World Humanist Day 2024 event.
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Iris Duane MSP 🇵🇸🇺🇦 @irisduane.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
It has never been more true than today.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
1. Whenever you see really vicious and widespread "spontaneous" attacks on scientific findings that challenge powerful economic interests, you can be assured that corporate lobbyists have been busy behind the scenes. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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PR campaign may have fuelled food study backlash, leaked document shows
Eat-Lancet report recommended shift to more plant-based, climate-friendly diet but was extensively attacked online
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Yesterday at full council I spoke about the damaging impact which Labour's latest cuts will have in Glasgow's communities and explained how wealth taxes are a viable alternative which would raise revenue, address economic inequality, alleviate child poverty, and protect human rights
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Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
🎉 Applications for the 4th Edition of the Glasgow Sustainable Food Directory now open! We're calling out to restaurants, cafes, and food shops from throughout Glasgow to join one of the the UK's only sustainable food directories. Find out more at bit.ly/gsfd-applications
Pale pink backrground with white organic shapes over the top and the text 'Glasgow Sustainable Food Directory' '4th edition applications open' as header and footer. In the centre is the text 'Are you or do you aspire to be a sustainably-minded food and beverage outlet within the City of Glasgow?

Pale pink backrground with white organic shapes over the top and the text 'Glasgow Sustainable Food Directory' as the header, the Glasgow city boundary in blue with the text 'city of glasgow' and the GSFD 3rd edition map of members in the middle of the boundary, with space on all sides for more venues. Text reads 'the city of Glasgow is bigger than you think!' and 'we're calling out to restaurants, cafes and food shops from throughout Glasgow to join one of the UK's only sustainable food directories.
Pale pink background with white organic shapes over the top and the text 'Glasgow Sustainable Food Directory' '4th edition launching September 2025!' as header and footer. Text in the centre of the image reads 'All at various stages in their journey, the GSFD members are playing their part in helping to make Glasgow a more sustainable, healthy, and socially inclusive city.' 'Fancy joining them? head to our website to learn more and apply: bit.ly/gsfd-applications' and 'Applications close 5pm, Fri 30th May' in a bright blue circle.Pale pink background with white organic shapes over the top and the text 'Glasgow Sustainable Food Directory' '4th edition launching September 2025!' as header and footer. Text in the centre of the image reads 'Interested in joining us for our first sustainability training and networking event? Open to members and aspiring members, we're hosting our first training session on Tuesday 13th at Civic House. Save the date and stay tuned for more details - expect speakers, a film screening, tasty food and lots of good conversation.
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
The early days of a child’s life are vital, and every new parent should have the opportunity to spend quality time with them. This Mother’s Day, the UK Government could make a big difference for expectant parents by expanding maternity and paternity pay! www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
independent.co.uk
MSP makes Mother’s Day call urging UK Government to extend maternity pay
Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay said every new parent should have the chance to spend quality time with their baby.
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
We need to provide more sites for local growing to improve community resilience and address food security concerns www.thenational.scot/politics/250...
thenational.scot
Pat Kane: A cupboard full of baked beans isn’t way to prepare for a food emergency
IT’S a spartan larder list: “25kg of rice, 15kg of dried chickpeas, 15kg of bread flour, 7kg of chapati flour, 5kg of oats, six litres of…
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 27/03/2025
In memory of Christina McKelvie MSP.
Statement: In memory of Christina McKelvie MSP

“This Parliament has lost one of our very best today. And I want to offer my deepest sympathy to all those who knew and loved Christina.

“Today is a moment of pain and sadness. But Christina’s life and her spirit deserve to be celebrated.

“In her first speech, she said she would “rather be a citizen of a nation that looks to persuade and co-operate than bully and cajole”

“She was talking about Scotland as a country, but I think those words also captured the kind of person she was, and the kind of politician she was.

“Lots of people in politics start out with those values and ideals, but Christina was someone who absolutely held fast to them.

“Compassion and kindness were at her core. As Christina’s partner, and our colleague, Keith Brown said today: she "lit up every room she was in” - that was certainly true of this room, our national Parliament. She brightened it in every sense.”

Patrick Harvie MSP.
Scottish Greens Co-Leader.
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
A reduction in the number of new social homes delivered was inevitable after Scottish Government budget cuts. Social housing requires sustained funding commitment from the Scottish Government. The housing emergency will continue until housing becomes a priority for investment
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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
The Chancellor said today that she would not do anything to put household finances in danger Yet the government’s own assessment shows their cuts to health related benefits risk pushing 250,000 people into poverty, including 50,000 children 📢 Their assessment also found... 1/3
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Cllr Seonad Hoy @seonadhoy.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
We need more women elected to local authorities so that women's experiences and priorities are central to policy making and decision making. If you're considering standing to be a councillor, @electheruk.bsky.social have a series of workshops to support you www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...
elect-her.org.uk
Be A Councillor — Elect Her
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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Why the social pain of welfare reform overshadows any economic gain. Past efforts to move more people into work by restricting benefits have often hurt those who lose them, without expanding the available workforce in areas that employers most need. theconversation.com/why-the-soci...
theconversation.com
Why the social pain of welfare reform overshadows any economic gain
The UK economy has bigger problems than welfare payments.
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Glasgow Times @glasgowtimes.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
'These cuts are a direct attack on disabled people’s lives' | Martha Wardrop ✍️
glasgowtimes.co.uk
Cllr Martha Wardrop: These cuts are a direct attack on disabled people’s lives
Councillor Martha Wardrop strongly criticizes the Labour Government's proposed £5 billion cut to social security, warning of devastating…
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 21/03/2025
🥀Is this the 'change' that Labour promised? ✔️ Pushing children into poverty ✔️ Pushing elderly people into poverty ✔️ Pushing disabled people into poverty ✔️ Pushing Scotland into poverty Instead of brutal cuts, it's time to tax the rich. Let's build a fairer country for all.
A mobile phone style note.

Labour's to-do list.
Cut winter fuel payment.
Cut the foreign aid budget.
Cut disability allowance.
Keep two-child cap.
Betray WASPI women.

Whats Next?
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