If anything that framing is emblematic of the problem: that is a very, very small group of voters. Most Green voters are, by this point, Green supporters (see 2021 Scottish Election Study findings), parsing them as actually SNP supporters because they may cast such a constituency vote is unhelpful

Ipsos 19-25 Feb seat projection (vs last poll / vs 2021 on new boundaries); AMS Ideal seats: SNP ~ 60 (nc / -3); 38 Lab ~ 20 (+1 / -1); 25 Grn ~ 16 (-1 / +6); 22 RUK ~ 13 (-4 / +13); 18 Con ~ 10 (-1 / -21); 14 LD ~ 10 (+5 / +6); 12 (Projection caveats: ballotbox.scot/projections)

The reason the SNP keep pushing both votes SNP is because they don't want the Scottish Greens to have enough power to drag them left

Greens set to become the largest party in the Edinburgh and Lothian East region. Greens are not a wasted vote. Every vote for a Green candidate is a vote for a better, fairer, and independent Scotland 💚

Most accurate pollster in 2024 btw 👀

With the Holyrood elections approaching, Greens are proving we are not a wasted vote. Polling shows us beating the Tories, Lib Dems, & Labour. With your help, we can beat Reform too. In key constituencies, we can beat the SNP, secure our fair share of seats, and build a better, fairer Scotland.

Confused to hear folks talk up an SNP majority as the only route to indy because: 1- Why would an SNP majority on 25-30% vote share change Starmer’s mind or carry more public salience than a SNP-GRN majority? 2- It’s clearly the SNP trying to sideline Greens as effective progressive opposition.

Update: today’s @scotvoting.bsky.social figures, put through the @devolvedelections.bsky.social model, show us winning 5 constituencies, leading Edinburgh & LE region, and more than doubling our number of MSPs, 3 short of 2nd place. For hope not hate, vote Green 💚

Last night reminded us what’s possible when we stand for hope, not fear Current polling puts @scottishgreens.org within a 5% swing of winning 4 constituencies, topping Edinburgh & Lothian East region, and electing record numbers of MSPs For a better, fairer, greener Scotland, vote Green in May 💚

More evidence of a convergence between our constituency and list vote shares. More and more people are done lending their vote to the SNP, and want to vote Green on both ballots. A strong Green voice is the best way to enable progressive policy, whilst advancing independence.

NEW: The Scottish Greens have said they are on track to beat the SNP in Edinburgh Central and secure the party’s first ever Holyrood constituency win

We're delighted to announce @irisduane.bsky.social is your Scottish Green candidate for Glasgow Kelvin & Maryhill. Iris is a fierce advocate for action on the housing emergency & making public transport for people not profit 💚 Help elect a record number of MSPs for Glasgow in May ✊

Best ever list vote and joint best constituency for the Greens here (certainly, of any BBS covered poll), though Ipsos do tend to be on the higher end. Worst Labour constituency share of this term. Alba such a tiny proportion of respondents they don't even register; was 2% on list last poll.

🚨 A new poll has us more than doubling our number of MSPs! It's clear that we need bold solutions to the cost of living crisis and the climate emergency. Together we can build a fairer, greener, independent Scotland.

NEW: Independence support in the lead as Labour keep losing support in new Ipsos polling Meanwhile the Greens and Reform are tied on the list on 17% each - will the Scottish media start to better reflect that? Don't bet on it www.thenational.scot/news/2568720...

Im doubtful of new pollsters in Scotland and F.O.N. show why. Record Green shares are nice. But prompting list VI with “second vote” phrasing increases risk of people conflating with STV 2nd pref, and retrenches the devaluation of list votes. Greens can reach 15%. But I don’t trust these numbers.

Neck and neck for 3rd and touching distance to 2nd. Really a testament to what’s possible, and a sign of what we can aim for as members vote for their Holyrood candidates. Also 3 (!!!) Green constituency wins would be sensational, and proof that when we stand on every ballot voters will choose us.

Projecting Ipsos 12-18 Jun into seats (changes vs 25-31 Jan 24(!) / vs 2021; both on new boundaries): SNP ~ 59 (+2 / -4) Lab ~ 23 (-18 / +2) Reform UK ~ 17 (+17 / +17) Green ~ 16 (+5 / +6) Con ~ 7 (-7 / -24) Lib Dem ~ 7 (+1 / +3) (Projection caveats: ballotbox.scot/projections)

🚨 A new poll shows the number of Scottish Green MSPs doubling at next year's Scottish Parliament election! That would put us above both the Tories and the Lib Dems. We're at a crossroads. It’s more important now than ever to have a strong voice fighting for people and planet, not the super-rich.

Update: Unless I’ve missed something, I now understand these to be our best Holyrood list, constituency, and Westminster voting intention results… *Checks notes* …ever Really promising signs, and a big endorsement to bold thinking as we select candidates for 2026.

Great Green numbers in the first non Survation/ Norstat poll in months. Taking on Reform. Greens must remain bold and stand for our values. Voters are ignoring right-wing fearmongering and show growing desire to vote Green on every ballot. We should give them that chance wherever possible.

Gothenburg is the rainiest city in the world. It’s cold. And hilly. So why is #Edinburgh too wet, cold and hilly to have a proper bike network?

Another great door knocking session tonight, talking to voters. Always nice to canvas where support is clear! #VoteQ1 #VoteScottishGreens

Remember in Glasgow 46% of households do not have access to a car.

I’m so excited to share that I’m to be the Green candidate for the Fountainbridge-Craiglockhart by-election on 26 June. I want to bring care back into politics, to commit strongly to solidarity, safer roads, tenants rights, and green spaces in our ward. I look forward to the next 6 weeks!

Next week, Edinburgh’s transport committee will discuss which active travel schemes to continue with, & which to put on hold Some good news, & some bad… 🧵 1st up, the good:

A very important issue for the party, and one that must be addressed if we're to grow next year. Read the full story now on Green Left Scotland. greenleftscotland.substack.com/p/scottish-y...

Excellent stuff as usual from GLS , some very interesting food for thought

🚲Great to see more secure cycle parking planned in Edinburgh!🥳 ☹️No new hangars in Polwarth, Bruntsfield and Fountainbridge despite a high density population of people living in tenements.🏘️ ✍️You can write to [email protected] and request these for your area!

🟢 Scottish Young Greens warn of apathy among youth vote in 2026 🟢 One year to go until the Scottish Parliament elections, and Green Left Scotland has been focusing on young people - a key constituency of voters for the Scottish Greens. But is the youth vote in the bag?

Shandon, Edinburgh residents are holding a protest about road safety, delays to a long-awaited pedestrian crossing and tackling speeding. It will take place at 5.00pm on Wednesday 7th May (junction of Ashley Terrace/Harrison Gardens).

Continuing to faff with boundary change bits'n'bobs: a visual reminder of why Edinburgh is going to be such an interesting spot for the Lib Dems and Greens next year. Note how the new Edinburgh Northern is on strong LD 2022 territory; likewise, Central shifts into almost perfect position for Greens.

It was wonderful to see so many members, old and new, attend our Spring conference this weekend. 💚 Want to help us build a fairer, greener Scotland? 👉 www.greens.scot/join

🟢 "Two-ticks": Scottish Greens must seize opportunity in constituencies 🟢 Today's Green Left Scotland covers opportunities for the Scottish Greens in next year's election. Activist Conor Ó Dochartaigh wrote about the success of so-called "two-tick" campaigns in New Zealand.

It’s clear public services will be the salient issue for Holyrood 2026. With diminishing confidence in the SNP and Labour to deliver, and Reform on the horizon, Greens have a golden opportunity to drive the narrative with the right messaging. Only Greens will stand up for strong public services.

Glasgow doing some great stuff at the moment showing it is possible in a Scottish context. The before and after is such a huge change!

NEWS: Investment in landmark cycle routes is delivering record share of journeys by bike in Scotland. ⬆️ 15% cycling modal share on Glasgow's #SouthCityWay ⬆️ 8.3% modal share on Edinburgh's #CCWEL, with 83% annual growth in cycling Read more: orlo.uk/3P15U

There are MAPS (because what else would you expect from me)?

On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the 6 million Jews exterminated in the Shoah - two thirds of Europe's Jewish population - and victims of all genocides. Today, I always think about platform 17 of Berlin-Grunewald railway station. www.independent.co.uk/voices/comme...

🟢Can one Green transform a community? 🟢 Councillors - and good ones - are key to building those relationships, engaging grassroots voices. We speak to @shona-mcintosh.bsky.social and Kirsten Robb, who made history by becoming the first Greens to be elected to their local council. (1/2)

Happening tonight - there is still time to register! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holyrood-p...

I loved being part of this panel discussion last night about how to organise (and talk about) a fairer economy - distributing resources more fairly, creating shared prosperity and ecological welfare. (And bikes - always bikes 🚲) Thanks @ecodenker.bsky.social and #ScottishYoungGreens

🥳 10,000 Followers on Bluesky 🥳 To say thank you, I'll be giving away a 2024 General Election poster to one winner who reposts this (and is following) in the next 24 hours! Best of luck :)