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Green Councillor Southside - Newington ward. Spokesperson for Education

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Maggie Chapman (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
90 years ago today, anti-fascists and anti-racists defeated Oswald Mosley's Blackshirts in what became known as the Battle of Cable Street. Fascism is not inevitable. We can - and must - defeat it. They shall not pass! "¡No pasarán!" ✊
Image shows the text of a motion Maggie has submitted to the Scottish Parliament - the text of which is here: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/votes-and-motions/S7M-01364
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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 23/09/2026
👍 #AstleyAinslie site brief --> consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/astley-a... 🙋 Drop-Ins Oct 5 & 24 @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @steveamburgess.bsky.social @andrewducker.bsky.social @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social @cellysally.bsky.social @lornaslater.bsky.social
Cover picture of the report

Access & Movement section, first page map

2.6 ACCESS & MOVEMENT
Existing Travel
The site contains a range of paths and
roads. Many of the roads are access only.
The extent of carriageway is excessive
compared to the traffic levels on the site.
There are walking and cycling routes that
cross the site. Due to size of the Astley
Ainslie site these provide important
routes for people travelling between the
surrounding areas. The access within
the main entry points on the site are
safeguarded for active travel use in City
Plan 2030. Some are also recorded rights
of way.
Despite the importance of the routes, the
signage and accessibility across the site
could be improved. There are also several
gated access points, where opening the
gates to pedestrians, and in some location
cyclists, would improve the access and
permeability of the site.
The southern safeguarded entry to the
site from Cluny Place is open but has signs
prohibited access, running counter to the
safeguards that are in place. This southerncontinued...

access point will also be important for
pedestrian access if a future train or tram
stop is created on the south suburban line.
At present the public transport
accessibility of most of the site is poor. The
closest buses to the site are those that run
alongside Kilgraston Road, Morningside
Road and Cluny Gardens.
Strategic Travel Improvements
Development of the site requires the
provision of several pedestrian and cycle
routes through the site linking to Canaan
Lane, Cluny Place, South Oswald Road,
Grange Loan to the east of the site and at
Whitehouse Loan, including the following:
• ATPR7: Active travel link and crossing:
Cannan Lane to Grange Loan
• ATPR8: New Active Travel route and
crossing: Oswald Road to Cluny
Gardens/Charterhall Road junction
• ATPR9: New active travel infrastructure:
Newbattle Terrace/Grange Loan
• ATPR10: Provide a mobility hub
• PT15: Contribute towards Public
Transport Improvements: Morningside
Road/ Cluny Gardens
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Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill @kaykinoneill.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
👩‍🎨 My motion celebrating the amazing Abbeyhill Colony of Artists 21st festival, which is on the 19th & 20th of September! 🎨
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Steve Burgess @steveamburgess.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
After 19 years of campaigning, finally! thecausey.org
thecausey.org
The Causey - Transforming a place
We are a charity committed to putting people back at the heart of The Causey, a street in Edinburgh’s Southside, by transforming it into a space that everyone can enjoy.
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Steve Burgess @steveamburgess.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Seen this...
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
At @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social full council meeting today, Green Cllr @steveamburgess.bsky.social brought an amendment to exclude arms manufacturers & fossil fuel companies from school visits. Disappointingly, only Green Cllrs supported it. #edincouncil
Photo of Cllr Steve Burgess with a quote that reads, "Edinburgh council should not be paving the way for arms and fossil fuel companies to promote themselves to school children in and outside our schools. Profiting from arms manufacture and war should be something society derides not normalises or celebrates."
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 04/09/2026
💚HISTORIC GREEN WIN! Local housing campaigner Lorenzo Martinico has made history by becoming the first Scottish Green to win a council by-election in Edinburgh. Congratulations to Lorenzo and the Edinburgh Greens.
Lorenzo Martinico. Scottish Greens Councillor elected
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
@scottishgreens.org CAN win Southside/Newington's council by-election today, but only if people turn out to vote! ➡️ Use your first preference for the Scottish Green Party by 10pm.
Scottish Greens Southside/Newington campaign graphic: a group of volunteers holding party leaflets beneath the headline "Every vote matters!", with an inset showing a Ballot Box Scotland prediction labeled "Likely Green".
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Visit edinburgh.greens.scot/vote2026 for more information about this Thursday's council by-elections.
edinburgh.greens.scot
Edinburgh by-elections on 3rd Sept 2026 - Edinburgh Green Party
There has never been a better, or more important, time to vote for the Scottish Greens.
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Let's demand better. This Thursday, vote @scottishgreens.org #1 in 🌟 Southside/Newington 🌟 Portobello/Craigmillar
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Steve Burgess @steveamburgess.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Live around the Prestonfield area?
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Steve Burgess @steveamburgess.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Remember Compost Corner? Some places still available for the composting workshop this Sunday 10am-1pm An opportunity to learn how to turn waste into rich soil in the commumity growing space and your own. Facilitated by Lou Evana from Growing Green. Highly recomended!🙂 @greenspacetrust.bsky.social
Poster advertising composting workshop at Prestonfield Avenue former bowling Green
Sunday 30 August 10am-1pm
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South West Edinburgh Greens @swedingreens.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Tonight’s door knocking (Tuesday 25 August) for the Southside Newington by-election: meet at 6pm at the red post box, at the crossroads of Fountainhall Road and South Lauder Road.  As always, no experience is needed and we'll be door-knocking in pairs. Please come along!
Green voters with vote green posters
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
If you live in Ward 15 (Southside/Newington) or Ward 17 (Craigmillar/Portobello) and want to have your say in next month’s by-elections you need to register to vote by midnight tomorrow (Tuesday 18 August) 🗳️ For new postal vote applications the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday (August 19).
Exterior of a polling place in Edinburgh (Getty Images).
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The Edinburgh Reporter @edinreporter.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Council by-elections 2026 – Portobello/Craigmillar – Lorenzo Martinico Lorenzo Martinico is a candidate in the upcoming by-election, who lives in the council ward he wants to represent and has been a member of the Scottish Greens for about two years....
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Council by-elections 2026 – Portobello/Craigmillar – Lorenzo Martinico
Lorenzo Martinico is a candidate in the upcoming by-election, who lives in the council ward he wants to represent and has been a member of the Scottish Greens for about two years. He believes that the party is the only one that fits all of the things he cares about. He said that since "we are in the middle of a climate emergency we need strong climate action". In addition this is the only party for him which stands up for trans rights and human rights and "has a really strong voice on the Middle East".
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Take your part in the movement at edinburgh.greens.scot/volunteer
edinburgh.greens.scot
Volunteer form
If you’d like to help out with our campaigning, please fill in and submit this form – thanks!
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Introducing Lorenzo Martinico, your Scottish Green Party candidate for the #Portobello/Craigmillar by-election. Vote @scottishgreens.org [1] on Tuesday 3rd September to elect a hard-working councillor who will demand better for our city.
Campaign graphic featuring a close-up portrait of candidate Lorenzo Martinico, a man with dark curly hair and a full beard, wearing a light blue button-up shirt and a cream-colored knit cardigan, smiling gently in front of a blurred green tree background.
Top right text: "Portobello/Craigmillar by-election, Tuesday 3rd September".
Overlay graphic: A mock ballot paper slip reads "Lorenzo Martinico", followed by the Scottish Greens rosette logo, and the number "1". A pink arrow points to the logo with the text "LOOK FOR THE LOGO".
Bottom banner: A solid green footer featuring a large white Scottish Greens rosette logo on the left, with the text "LORENZO MARTINICO" and "Portobello/Craigmillar ward" in white and light yellow.
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Introducing Isabella Gastel Alejandre, your Scottish Greens candidate for the #SouthsideNewington by-election. Vote @scottishgreens.org [1] on Tuesday 3rd September to elect a hard-working councillor who will demand better for our city.
Campaign flyer graphic featuring a close-up portrait of candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre, a young woman with dark wavy hair and a green sweater, smiling warmly.
Top right text: "Southside/Newington by-election, Tuesday 3rd September".
Overlay graphic: A mock ballot paper slip reads "Isabella Gastel Alejandre", followed by the Scottish Greens rosette logo, and the number "1". A pink arrow points to the logo with the text "LOOK FOR THE LOGO".
Bottom banner: A solid green footer featuring a large white Scottish Greens rosette logo on the left, with the text "ISABELLA GASTEL ALEJANDRE" and "Southside/Newington ward" in white and light yellow.
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Steve Burgess @steveamburgess.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Free taster sessions... @greenspacetrust.bsky.social
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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Join us on the 21st June at Prestonfield Bowling Green to learn about the use of local culinary and medicinal herbs with Floramedica and plant flowers and fruit bushes . All welcome.
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Scottish Greens are "in for the win" as 2 by-elections are announced in Edinburgh edinburgh.greens.scot/news/scottis...
edinburgh.greens.scot
Scottish Greens say they are "in for the win" as 2 by-elections are announced in Edinburgh today. - Edinburgh Green Party
Green councillors have welcomed the by-elections, claiming that they are in a strong position to win by-elections in Edinburg
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Steve Burgess @steveamburgess.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Prestonfield Bowling Green community gardening sessions.
June-July 2026.
Mondays 6.30–8 p.m
Wednesdays 10-11:30 am

Join us to grow your local fruit and vegetables.
No gardening experience needed.
Gloves, tools and materials provide provided.

esperanza@elgt.org.uk
0131 445 4025
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Blackford Safe Routes @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk · 12/05/2026
Fab to see so many people, from across the community, attend our rally in support of safe routes for kids. As a result of our efforts, the two traffic filters outside JGPS primary school are now permanent and another filter that was under threat has been saved, on Braid Rd 🎉
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Steve Burgess @steveamburgess.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
...This is what diversity looks like!'
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Steve Burgess @steveamburgess.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
'Show me what Green MSP diversity looks like...
Winning candidates from the Edinburgh and Lothians East regional list, Scottish Parliament election 2026, on stage at the announcement of the result including Greens: Kate Nevens, Q Manivannan and Kayleigh Kinross O'Neil
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 09/05/2026
🟢 @ariane-burgess.bsky.social elected to represent Highlands and Islands region! Ariane is one of two Scottish Green MSPs elected in Highlands and Islands today, taking our final total across Scotland to a record breaking 15!
Elected. Ariane Burgess. Highlands and Islands region.
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
An amazing result for Edinburgh and Lothians East! Not only Edinburgh's first constituency win but also the first time we've had 4 MSPs in the region. This is a massive tribute to our remarkable volunteers. A huge thanks to everyone who voted Green- now is the time to join! greens.scot/join
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Steve Burgess @steveamburgess.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
How many Green MSPs in Edinburgh & East Lothian ?
For newly elected Green MSP's in Edinburgh and East Lothian surrounded by Party activists
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 08/05/2026
Our first ever constituency MSP! 💚 The first step in what will be a record Green election result. 🙌
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Lorna Slater has won Edinburgh Central for the Scottish Greens! 🎉 Lorna is the first Scottish Green to be elected today and the first Scottish Green constituency MSP to be elected ever! Huge thanks to all our volunteers and everyone who voted Green 💚
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 07/05/2026
The polls have closed. A huge thank you to everyone who put their trust in us and voted to build a fairer, greener, kinder Scotland. And a special thank to all of our candidates, staff and volunteers who made this campaign possible. 💚💚💚
To all our voters, volunteers and staff: thank you. From the Scottish Greens.
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Tomorrow, let's demand better for Edinburgh. Every Green vote will lock out Reform, and build a strong alternative to Labour.
Campaign graphic from the Scottish Greens. The top section features large bold text reading "Tomorrow." Below, a banner reads "Let's demand better" in italic bold text, followed by "Vote Scottish Greens" in large bold text. A box contains the heading "Remember:" with the text "At this election, the Scottish Greens can beat Reform UK and Labour." alongside a bar chart showing the Scottish Greens leading with 17 seats, Reform UK with 15, and Labour with 14, sourced from Ipsos polling (26–31 March), projections via ballotbox.scot.
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
It's only a week until polling day! Come along this weekend and help us with the final push 💚
Scottish Greens
Edinburgh Holyrood 2026
Image of Volunteers on front of Blossom Tree
Saturday 2nd May
10:30 Gorgie- Door-knocking
Meet at Aldi, 100 Gorgie Park Road
14:00 Meadowbank- Door-knocking
Meet at Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church, 83 London Road
Bruntsfield- Door-knocking and Leafleting Meet at Black Sheep Coffee, Bruntsfield Place, 206 Bruntsfield Place
More info: edinburgh.greens.scot/events-calendar/
Promoted by Dave Owen on behalf of the Edinburgh Green Party, both at 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh EH6 5QNScottish Greens 
Edinburgh - Holyrood 2026
Sunday 3rd May
Image of Volunteers holding"VOTE SCOTTISH GREENS"  posters
10:-17:00- Leith Walk- Stall 
Leith Police Box
Croall Place, Leith Walk 
11:00 City Centre- Eve of Poll Card Deliveries
Meet in The Cameo Bar
6-10 Lochrin Place
14:00 Marchmont- Door-knocking and Leafleting 
Meet at the Leaf &Bean Deli Cafe 
1 Marchmont Crescent
Promoted by Dave Owen on behalf of the Edinburgh Green Party, both at 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh EH6 5QN
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 30/04/2026
Demand a Scotland that puts people and planet before the profits of the super rich. Let's demand better. Vote Scottish Greens.
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Steve Burgess @steveamburgess.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Join the growing fun at PBGCGS ! Onions and tatties in today @greenspacetrust.bsky.social
Poster advertising sessions at 10:30 am on Wednesdays in MayPlanting raised bedsYoung Apple tree in blossom Councillor Steve Burgess at Prestonfield Bowiing Green Community Garden
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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 27/04/2026
Tonight Mon 27, 6.30pm #Holyrood2026 hustings by #Southside #CommunityCouncil @edi.bike @thecockburn.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @edoldtowncoco.bsky.social @steveamburgess.bsky.social @simitakumar.bsky.social @d4cae.bsky.social @uoe-sustainability.bsky.social @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social
poster advertising southsideCC hustings
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
TODAY is the final deadline to register to vote! To demand better on May 7th, you first need to register to vote. It only takes 5 minutes, and can be done on gov.uk/register-to-vote Once you’re done, screenshot this post so you have our guide ready to support @scottishgreens.org in Edinburgh!
A to-do list is clipped to a pale yellow background. The list is titled "Scottish election" in cursive and includes five unchecked items: "Register to vote by 20th April," "Ask the local Greens for a poster to put up in the window," "Look up my local doorknocking on edinburgh.greens.scot," "On May 7th, demand better and vote Scottish Greens," and "... and tell friends living in the Edinburgh Central constituency to vote Lorna Slater too!"

Promoted by Dave Owen on behalf of the Edinburgh Green Party, both at 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh EH6 5QN.
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Kate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Only a few days left to register to vote! In Scottish elections: Students CAN vote. International students CAN vote. Migrants CAN vote. Refugees CAN vote. Homeless people CAN vote. Register by 11:59pm on 20 April 2026 www.mygov.scot/vote-electio... #VoteScottishGreens
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
It’s official: @lornaslater.bsky.social is the bookies favourite in Edinburgh Central - and the Tories are out of the race. 💚 On May 7th, vote Lorna Slater and the Scottish Greens to demand better!
A campaign graphic for Lorna Slater of the Scottish Green Party in Edinburgh Central. 

The headline states she is the bookies' favourite, followed by Ladbrokes betting odds as of April 15th: Lorna Slater (Scottish Greens) 11/10, Angus Robertson (SNP) 5/4, James Dalgeish (Labour) 7/2, Gary Neill (Reform) 66/1, and Jo Mowat (Conservative) 100/1. 

The footer reads: "ON MAY 7th BOTH VOTES SCOTTISH GREENS." Content Promoted by Dave Owen on behalf of Lorna Slater, both at 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh EH6 5QN."
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Patrick Harvie @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
New voter? Moved home since last time? You have one week left to register to vote. Make sure your voice gets counted - register today! www.mygov.scot/vote-electio...
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Patrick Harvie @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Delighted to see @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social launching the Green manifesto this morning!
Gillian Mackay on stage, holding the Green manifesto, with audience in the foreground
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 01/04/2026
Why is one of the richest men in Scotland exempt from paying a range of taxes? It's time to change that.
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Join us for campaigning this week! 💚
Scottish Greens logo
Holyrood 2026

Photo of nine people, three holding clipboards with Scottish Greens logo

Weekdays 30 March - 2 April

18:00 Monday: Portobello - Door-knocking
meet at Portobello Town Hall, High Street

18:00 Tuesday: Priestfield/Prestonfield - Door-knocking
meet at Wee Greek Kitchen, 158 Dalkeith Rd

18:00 Wednesday: City Centre - Door-knocking
meet-up location to be confirmed

18:00 Thursday: Piershill - Door-knocking
meet at Piershill Square East mini park

18:00 Thursday: Shandon - Door-knocking
meet at Blair Caddells, 1 Harrison Gardens

More info: edinburgh.greens.scot/events-calendar/

Promoted by Dave Owen on behalf of the Edinburgh Green Party, both at 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh EH6 5QN
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Steve Burgess @steveamburgess.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Who's speaking where? Gillian & Ross @scottishgreens.org on Calton hill for Independence 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💚
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Steve Burgess @steveamburgess.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
'What to we want?' www.believeinscotland.org/march_and_ra...
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 22/03/2026
It's time to fix Scotland’s broken land ownership system and put power back into the hands of communities, not the super-rich.
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Steve Burgess @steveamburgess.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
This Minister @ukgovernment.bsky.social is claiming nuclear power stations will provide energy security. Has he heard of drones?
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Steve Burgess @steveamburgess.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Which two high-profile politicians are debating whether pension funds should be supporting the transition from fossil fuels to low carbon? and where?
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Didn't expect Daily Mail to be doing free branding. Lower bills, protect the NHS and fund public services. Can imagine why Lord Rothermere isn't so keen.... Join.greenparty.org.uk
Daily mail beware the green menace
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 10/03/2026
Public transport should be for the people, not for profit. Scottish Greens will bring our buses back into public ownership and make them free for all. 🚌 #VoteScottishGreens
Scottish Greens will deliver Free Bus Travel for Everyone. Vote Scottish Greens on 7 May.
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