💰 US $2.9 trillion in 2025 💰 That was global military spending last year. £60 billion in the UK for 2024-25. That’s money not spent on healthcare, vaccines, housing, climate adaptation… any social justice or for good issues. Stark stuff at Aberdeen Climate Action Cafe discussion this evening

NION Women is proud to stand alongside a coalition of UK women’s organisations in a joint statement on the EHRC’s updated Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations. Read here 👉 notinourname.org.uk/womens-organ...

This is amazing; 40 women’s organizations standing in support of trans people’s human rights against this government’s targeting of trans people against the EHRC transphobic code. Trans people and cis women’s rights are not in opposition.

The Scottish Funding Council waved through the University of Dundee's Strategy to Recovery, even though it broke their funding conditions. The Scottish Gov need to ACT NOW and ask the SFC to reverse their decision, and stop the redundancy process TODAY. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...

Very dissapointed that so many people who should be on the "left" in Scotland seem to be so utterly devoted to the neoliberal model of energy ownership. "Communuty ownership" when restricted to only those communities with rich members is just reporoducing the current inequalities.

⚓ Dive into Aberdeen’s Festival of the Sea! Returning for its third year from 11 July, enjoy two weeks of exciting events for all ages – from arts & crafts and storytelling to beachcombing, museums and the iconic Bricks Pirate Trail #FestivalOfTheSea2026 Find out more from Aberdeen City Council

There is no need for fireworks now with drone shows. No need for pets and vets to cower and for wild life to suffer as well as the pollution and noise. I said what I said.

These all sound like excellent ideas.

Nice of all my MSP colleagues to dress up for my birthday today. The fact that it also happens on the same day as the Opening of the Scottish Parliament is just a happy coincidence 😊

Bills up. Wages too low. Record profits for Oil & Gas. 50 richest families with more wealth than 50% of population. Shit in our rivers. Pensioners jailed for protesting. Migrants thrown under the bus. Supporting a Genocide. That's Starmer's legacy.

The ungovernable country? No @theguardian.com Not at all. 1) We are four countries. Not one. 2) we've let concentrated wealth run riot. 3) we have a failed economic policy only working for the few. Better headline: The unsatisfiable media and wealth hoarders. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

See ya to Starmer. A solid Good Riddance from a very public sociologist. averypublicsociologist.blogspot.com/2026/06/a-se...

Climate Week North East 19 September - 4 October. Your Small steps can make a BIG impact. Get involved, link in comments 👇 1/2

Yesterday I used my my Member's Business Debate to share the experiences of staff and students at Dundee, Aberdeen & Universities across the country. They are not the problem, and the deserve much better.

With today's devastating news of another 190 jobs to go at Dundee University, a timely debate on Thursday from @maggiechapman.bsky.social on 'Sustaining Jobs and Securing the Future of Scotland's Universities'. #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...

Defibrillators can save lives, but only if they’re working. This Check Your Defib Week (15-21 June) we’re encouraging all defib Guardians to help save more lives by ensuring their device is rescue-ready and accurately listed on The Circuit. Learn more on the RCUK website 👇 1/2

🚦temporary traffic lights and lane restrictions at Fraserburgh High Street junction from Monday 15th - Friday 3rd June.

It's carers week! Did you know: 👉 45% of people currently caring do not feel their role as an unpaid carer is understood and valued by their community. 1/3

These are the 30 women killed since 2020 in Northern Ireland, all by white men 21 killed in their homes by men they knew. The youngest 20, the oldest 82 21 were mothers, 4 were killed with their children in the home. Two were pregnant Nobody rioted over their murders www.bbc.com/news/article...

Another ballot mandate for strike action secured by UCU’s Dundee branch in the fight to save jobs #StopTheCuts University of Dundee staff vote in support of more strike action www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Scottish Greens know that health is about more than A&E and GP services. It's about poverty, housing, access to food and our communities. Part of my speech from last week in the NHS debate at Holyrood.

Embracing Climate Action Opening to Action In-person Training 📅 Friday, 19 June 2026 📍 Café Bar, Aberdeen Arts Centre ⏰ 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Link in comments. 1/2

Thanks to the Equality Network / Scottish Trans, LGBT Youth Scotland and others for raising these important concerns regarding implementation of the EHRCs guidance.

"Under a Pink Sky" by #EstherGhey, #GayLongworth How Brianna's Mother Turned Tragedy Into a Fight for a Safer Future blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...

📣 Nature Champions News! 📣 @maggiechapman.bsky.social is the #NatureChampion for the Corn Bunting! Maggie will be working with @rspbscotland.bsky.social to champion these threatened farmland birds in the Scottish Parliament. 🚜 www.scotlink.org/species/corn... 📸 Scottish Parliament | Tom Marshall

🎦 Everybody to Kenmure Street 🎦 Really looking forward to this film screening this evening. Thanks to Angus For All for organising the showing of this wonderful, uplifting story of community, protest and solidarity! Tonight, 6.30pm, St John’s Methodist Church, Arbroath

Part of my speech from earlier in the week during the Expanding Childcare debate. Good to be back and making the case for Scottish Greens values and solutions.

I'm hiring! I'm looking for a kind, compassionate and caring caseworker, based in the North East region, to join my team. Find out more here: open.substack.com/pu...

Today, University of Aberdeen Court will decide on the future of the institution: staff workload, staff-student ratios, restructuring, etc. Staff unions have grave concerns about the impacts of these changes. Good governance is vital! Here’s the letter I wrote to Court:

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.

I'm really sorry to be missing this screening in Laurencekirk this evening. The #PEBuk is a powerful & engaging piece of cinema. It delivers a stark message, but also offers solutions & hope. And hope matters. With it, and determination, we can create a better world! www.tickettailor.com...

📢 Have your say: proposed residential-led mixed-use hotel, golf, leisure, and residential development at Shank of Omachie. 📍 Wellbank Village Hall, 3a Kellas Road, Wellbank, DD5 3PE ⏰ Wednesday 3rd June 2026, between 2pm and 7pm

  🗓️ Save the date #CarersWeek 2026! This year’s theme is Building Carer Friendly Communities and from 8-14 June we’ll be highlighting how to build communities that make a real and lasting difference to the lives of carers everywhere. Find out more 👇 1/2

Remember this... Eire has had gender recognition based on self-ID for over 10 years with no reports of abuse or hatred. The gender critical movement in Eire is minuscule. This is a British problem. A very sick, twisted, British cult problem. It is a disturbing European outlier . This is not normal.

If the Govt can ignore the Ombudsman over #WASPI injustice, they can ignore them again and again in future. Don’t let them get away with this. Help support #WASPI’s legal fighting fund. Donate here: https://crowdjustice.com/case/justicewaspi/

Dump Trump! 🗓️ Sunday 31st May ⏰ 11am 📍 Turnberry Beach & Balmedie Golf Course Join the convoys to Turnberry & Balmedie. Send a message to the people of Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, Yemen, & Cuba that we stand opposed to white supremacism, genocide and war. Bring your flags and banners! MAKE SOME NOISE!

Some great advice from Dogs Trust as we move towards the warmer weather.

I’m supporting Bladder Cancer UKs #PeeAware campaign to help people spot the signs of bladder cancer early. 🚩 Red, pink, orange, or brown pee. 🚩 Increased urgency or frequency. 🚩 Persistent UTIs. Contact your GP or 111 if you notice a change.

this is unworkably insane as well as morally repellent, and still isn't going to win the government any points at all from the people who are now going to tour the country waging lawfare against any organisations that look like they might be treating trans people with dignity

📢 If we want women to stay in politics, we have to fix the conditions that are driving them away. See exclusive coverage of our new report on why women MSPs are standing down & how we can tackle it in @scotnational.bsky.social. Read the full piece here: www.thenational.scot/news/2611801...

We've read the new Code of Practice. Here's what you need to know.

Scots researchers: One in four children face sexual exploitation and abuse online

While it appears that the government has successfully pushed back on some particularly harmful elements in the previous draft, the new Code of Practice will still lead to the exclusion of trans people from services and facilities that they have used without issue for a very long time. [1/5]

The EHRC announcement from @bphillipsonMP is trans apartheid - with the UK State now regarding trans people and gender dysphoria - a recognised medical condition - as nothing more than dressing up. Degrading. Humiliating. We are being pushed out of society.

🍽️ Join Nourish Scotland to hear more about the international movement of Public Diners. Webinar: 9th June at 4pm. 👇 Link in comments 1/2

Email your MSPs and let them know your priorities and hopes for what Scottish Parliament can do for the LGBTQIA+ community over the next 5 years. Link for LGBTQIA+ people: equalrecognition.eaction.org.uk/newparliamen... Link for allies: equalrecognition.eaction.org.uk/newparliamen...

Trans, non-binary & gender-diverse people in Scotland ✨: I’m recruiting for focus groups exploring identity, belonging & constitutional change in Scotland. Optional focus group participation includes a £30 voucher. Share your experiences & perspectives in a supportive discussion lnkd.in/e_s99zYW

Following my re-election as the Scottish Greens MSP for North East Scotland, I was delighted to return to the Scottish Parliament last week. As well as supporting some of our new MSPs, I was pleased to join a Stop Rosebank rally. And I spent time in the region too. The next 5 years have begun!

New session at Scot Parl, but same old issues for the Scot Gov #StopRosebank Stop Rosebank However I'm grateful for more Scottish Greens colleagues stand up for climate justice & a just transition. Welcome Holly Bruce, @irisduane.bsky.social & Holly Bruce#StopRosebank

Congratulations to all candidates elected to Parliament on 7 May. We are pleased to introduce our first six Neuro Champions: Dawn Black (SNP) Maggie Chapman (Scottish Greens) Martyn Day (SNP) Helen McDade (Reform UK) Kirsten Oswald (SNP) Maree Todd (SNP) We look forward to working together.