People have been attacked in the street because of the colour of their skin, while mobs have shouted at non-white children to ‘send them home’. There are no ‘legitimate concerns’ which can justify this kind of hateful action and never can be.

Millions of us are looking forward to seeing Scotland men’s team on the world’s biggest stage. That’s why we are calling for Scotland’s games to be made free for everyone to watch permanently, not just when we qualify for the World Cup. Football is for everyone! greens.scot/news/scottis...

The Scottish Parliament passed a Green motion to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel. We later found out that no work had started on this proposal. Today I asked the Government when we might see this coming forward. Scotland must not be complicit in genocide.

A proposal by the Scottish Greens to open up privately-held gardens in Edinburgh's New Town has been rejected by councillors. Find out why below... @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2617575...

Young people overwhelmingly backed the Scottish Greens at last month's historic Holyrood election. 💚Help us build a kinder, greener country. Join the movement. greens.scot/join

Fans are being priced out of football. Thanks to John McGinn & Kevin Bridges for highlighting this issue. This week the Scottish Parliament voted for my amendment to cap away tickets in Scotland at £25 but so much more needs done across the game. Football without fans is nothing!

✈️Private jet flights are 30 times more polluting than regular flights. After years of campaigning from Scottish Green MSPs, the Scottish Government is set to introduce a private jet tax!

It is deeply wrong that Scotland cannot decide for itself whether to hold a referendum on its future. Decisions about Scotland should be made by the people who live here, not imposed by Westminster politicians.

Thanks to @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social for raising this important point during the Summer of Sport debate. The Commonwealth Games coming to Glasgow is a huge opportunity - normalising alcohol brands as part of that isn't the legacy Scottish sport needs.

Today, the @scottishgreens.org are calling on MSPs to back a new “Amazon Tax”. This is a chance for all parties to show that they are serious about backing Scotland’s high streets, supporting local jobs and making sure that global giants pay their fair share. greens.scot/news/scottis...

A price cap would open doors for many to enjoy the game we all know and love so well. During a cost-of-living crisis, these sorts of policies are exactly what families across Scotland need to ease the financial pressure on households. morningstaronline.co.uk/article/scot...

Our co-leader, Gillian Mackay MSP, will take on the Constitution, External Affairs, Public Health and Sport.

The @scottishgreens.org have returned to Parliament with more than double the number of MSPs we left with. It's clear that voters rewarded our constructive approach over the last five years, so that's exactly what we’ll continue doing! 💚

If we want to improve the mental and physical health of the nation, we must invest in local facilities. Venues like the Aquatec in Motherwell are not just important for fitness but for community cohesion. This facility has been a vital part of the community for decades.

Thanks to @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social for raising this in Parliament. Alcohol has no place in sport.

🟢 BREAKING: Parliament has just voted to back the Scottish Greens calls for a £25 price cap on away football tickets! We'll continue to work with supporters and clubs to ensure the Government deliver for fans.

Sport should be about the joy in taking part in physical activity, not about huge profits or industries which harm our health. It is disappointing, therefore, that two of the partners involved in the Commonwealth Games are Coca Cola & Jubel Beer. @shaapalcohol.bsky.social @alcoholfocus.bsky.social

I am delighted that MSPs backed my call for a price cap. I hope this will be the start of parties working together with fans and clubs to lower costs. Today’s vote sends a clear message that football is nothing without fans. Thanks to all the supporters groups for their efforts so far!

Far too many fans are being priced out of football. That’s why the @scottishgreens.org want to work with Scottish Premier League clubs to introduce a price cap of £25 for away fans. I’m calling on MSPs from every party to back a price cap and work with clubs to make football more affordable.

I'm urging MSPs from all parties to join the Greens in calling for a £25 price cap on away tickets at football matches. Today’s vote is about recognising that football is nothing without fans. Away ticket caps are standard in European competitions and have been in place in England for years.

Mandelson should never have been anywhere near one of the most sensitive diplomatic posts in the country. Time and again, we see a Westminster establishment closing ranks around powerful men, ignoring obvious warning signs, and expecting the public to simply accept it. greens.scot/news/mandels...

Let's demand better for Aberdeen. Scottish Greens will work to create well-paid jobs in renewables, cut household energy bills, and campaign for an independent Scotland in the EU. #VoteScottishGreens on June 18th.

A year ago today we banned disposable vapes! 🥳 Disposable vapes are not only harmful to health, but many of them end up littering our streets, beaches and green spaces. Credit to all the campaigners like who worked relentlessly to make this a reality. But we still have more work to do!

An independent Scotland could build an economy that works for everyone, instead of continuing to concentrate wealth and power with a handful of elites.

Another lovely #ArranPride - the rain even waited until the march was over! 🏳️‍🌈💚🏳️‍⚧️

Every time they test a 4 day week, productivity and morale go up! No reason not to do it except for an outdated concept of work ethic.

From @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social from No to Yes #ruyesyet Winning our argument for constitutional change hinges on making the prospect of independence the positive change that people want to see in the world. www.thenational.scot/politics/261...

Lovely day trip to support Aberdeen Greens and our candidate Jorg ahead of the Aberdeen South by-election 💚☀️ (I'm intrigued by the one guy who accused us of manufacturing bioweapons and committing treason though. We barely have enough time to do our actual jobs 🤔)

Too many people feel trapped in a system where life revolves around work. A 4 day week, without loss of pay, would transform how we work, helping people spend more time with their friends and families. I asked the First Minister if he would commit to expanding the 4 day week in the public sector.

To fund Scotland's essential public services we need to tax the rich fairly. #FMQs

The Scottish Greens were the only party at this election to say that we need to use our full taxation powers to raise more money, particularly from the wealth of the super-rich. We must explore all options for taxing wealth before cutting public sector jobs.

Great to hear @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social from @scottishgreens.org raising the call from #TaxJusticeScotland for the First Minister to better tax wealth at #FMQs. He talked about 'potential abolition' of the Council Tax but must go further. It needs consigning to the dustbin of history ASAP.

The Scottish Government has just backed Green plans to improve Scotland's childcare. It commits the Government to ensure: 🟢Every child’s funded place starts the week after their third birthday 🟢Children can receive a nursery place outwith the council area they live in

I was honoured to lead for the Scottish Greens today on the Expanding Childcare debate. And to also be joined by two new green colleagues Q Manivannan and Holly Bruce, both making their first speeches.

This agreement is an important step towards the Scottish Greens’ wider vision of free, flexible childcare for every family. Good childcare reduces poverty, supports women back into work if they choose, helps children get the best start in life and makes it easier for families to thrive.

Eid Mubarak! Wishing everyone a happy and blessed Eid al-Adha.

Decisions about Scotland should be made by the people who live here. There’s a clear pro-independence majority in the Scottish Parliament and that majority voted for a referendum. For politicians in London to deny that choice is a democratic outrage.

EXCLUSIVE: US military use of Scotland's publicly owned Prestwick Airport spiked in the days before the latest strikes on Iran, The National can reveal

Unionist Bingo! 🇬🇧🖊️ The unionist parties are in severe need of new patter as well as credible arguments. Decisions about Scotland should be made by the people who live here, not imposed by Westminster politicians.

Scotland’s childcare system isn't working for too many families. Maternity pay ends at 9 months, but funded childcare doesn’t begin until age 3. That leaves families facing an impossible gap. Investing in childcare is investing in Scotland’s future. 💚 #Childcare #ScottishGreens #Families

By bringing buses back under public ownership, Stephen Flynn has the opportunity to bring forward our Green proposals and make Scotland a world leader when it comes to transport! greens.scot/news/new-cal...

Today the Scottish Parliament voted to request the powers to hold a referendum on independence. The UK government must now respect Scottish democracy and Scottish voters.

🚨 BREAKING! 🟢 Yes: 72 🔴 No: 55 Scotland must have the right to choose our own future.

Scotland has spoken, returning clear pro-independence majority to Holyrood, and unionist parties must respect that!

Today the Scottish Parliament has its largest pro-independence majority since it reconvened. Scotland has spoken, and that democratic choice must be respected by the unionist parties and the UK government. Scotland must have the right to choose its own future.

As the only woman leader in the Scottish Parliament I can understand why women are reluctant to stand for office. I’d love to see more women in politics and all parties need to do more to make this possible!

There is a clear pro-independence majority in Scotland’s Parliament, elected democratically by the people of Scotland. Unionist parties should respect that mandate and stop blocking Scotland’s right to choose our own future. greens.scot/news/democra...

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

More drilling in the North Sea won't reduce our bills. Investing in renewables will. #bbcqt