This is the group's first budget since being joined by Cllr McKenzie. And he brought PROPS (😍)to demonstrate how disappointed he is by his former party's failure to deliver on their manifesto.

Even though things seem like they might all be stitched up already, we're presenting our budget asks - Green Cllrs have learned from previous years that things we fight for might fail at first, but often bear fruit in later years! Cllrs Claire & Alys made the case for more spending on equality ♀️🦽✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🫄

Budget Day in Edinburgh and it seems - as in past years - Labour will be teaming up with the Tories to get their budget passed😒 It's depressing when other parties put their own interests above those of the city, but Green Cllrs will continue to fight for public money to be spent for public good ✊

Do you have 16 to 18 year olds in your household? Remember they can vote in the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May. Make sure they're ready to vote. If they are busy with exams, they can apply for a postal vote so that they don't miss out voting. Reg www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

On Thursday, Edinburgh City Council will be setting its budget - find out what the Green Councillors have proposed in their budget for climate, equality and housing justice: edinburgh.greens.scot/blog/a-budge...

SWBG's 2026 Survey is live! We're researching women's finances and care responsibilities. Plus, we want to hear women’s priorities on devolved policy and the Scottish budget. Help us show how economic policies affect women and what needs to change. smartsurvey.co.uk/s/7LPU68/

so you've probably heard about the London measles outbreak. A lot of people are talking about anti-vax misinformation, but that's not actually the problem here. The problem is austerity. 🧵

Moved home recently? Make sure your voter registration is up to date so you can vote in the Scottish Parliament elections on 7 May. Deadline is 20 April. Do it today at gov.uk/register-to-vote

Ramadan Mubarak from me and the Edinburgh and Lothians East Greens! @edinburghgreens.bsky.social

Join us this Sunday, 22 February, for a day of action! With @lornaslater.bsky.social on track to being elected as Edinburgh Central MSP, we'll be spreading the word in Central, South, and South East Edinburgh. - 11am at the Pavilion Cafe on the Meadows or - 2pm outside the Co-op at 114 Dalry Road.

Going on holiday or not available to vote in person on 7 May? You can still vote in the Scottish Parliament election. Apply for a postal vote by 21 April or a proxy vote by 28 April. Make sure your vote is counted, even if you're away. www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

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Help us elect candidates that care. Meet lovely people and gain great experiences. We have a range of roles, so whatever your strengths are, your help would be very much appreciated. Sign up here: edinburgh.greens.scot/elections/volunteer-form/

Very excited to see another projection showing Greens winning Edinburgh Central 🗳️💚📈

The Cabinet Secretary is still publicly misrepresenting the state of play in his substantially redrawn constituency. Not only is the Conservative horse not in the race due to that party's collapse in support, but the boundary changes euthanised the poor thing.

We'll be out knocking doors again this weekend to get Lorna, Kate and Q elected! 🚪✊💚 Come along and join the campaign for an opportunity to speak with folks about how we are bringing hope back to Holyrood! Details and any updates will be in our events calendar: edinburgh.greens.scot/events-calen...

Today the Edinburgh Green Councillors proposed radical changes to the Tourist Tax allocation. Sadly other parties were not open to protecting services, affordable transport or creating safer community environments. 🌳 🚌 🤝

💚 Matches the vibes on the doorstep 💚 Huge thanks to another gorgeous squad out knocking doors for @lornaslater.bsky.social this morning

Exciting new analysis 📈🗳️💚 “[The 1000-election simulation] also predicted an election battle in Edinburgh Central, where Culture Secretary Angus Robertson was given a 31.8% of retaining his seat, while the Greens’ @lornaslater.bsky.social was given a 57.3% chance of scooping it.”

💚 Matches the vibes on the doorstep 💚 Huge thanks to another gorgeous squad out knocking doors for @lornaslater.bsky.social this morning

Exciting new analysis 📈🗳️💚 “[The 1000-election simulation] also predicted an election battle in Edinburgh Central, where Culture Secretary Angus Robertson was given a 31.8% of retaining his seat, while the Greens’ @lornaslater.bsky.social was given a 57.3% chance of scooping it.”

Right putting this on blast: what we have here is a sitting MSP and cabinet minister deliberately misrepresenting the situation in their seat by pretending it hasn't a substantial boundary changes. One of many reasons not to use FPTP (and, indeed, STV) is the incentive for this bad behaviour.

Utterly chilling new overreach from the UK government who, let’s not forgot, seem likely to hand over this authoritarian apparatus to Farage and his jackboots at the next election….

Yesterday Green councillors called for the city to support the Filton 24 hunger strikers who have been held without trial for months. 🍉 🇵🇸 🫒 💚 Others blocked this as too risky to even talk about, in an eye opening moment for the state of human rights under Labour. @cllrcmiller.bsky.social writes:

“If we needed any further proof that Labour’s obsession with cracking down on protest has gone too far, it is this” - @cllrcmiller.bsky.social edinburgh.greens.scot/blog/hunger-...

Yesterday we were due to debate my motion about the hunger strikers at full council but were forced to withdraw because of UK government law There are some big questions raised about democracy, freedom of speech and human rights Huge thanks to everyone who has supported me during this process

Second point is still a lie, Angus.

Obviously as The Elections Guy I think he deserves to lose simply because he's lying and, call me old fashioned, but I think Lying Is Bad, but also, his coming to Holyrood was meant to bring one of the SNP's big beasts into play and in reality he has been utterly invisible, a waste of space Cab Sec.

It really is egregious that Angus Robertson is lying every single day about the electoral situation in his significantly redrawn constituency. Clearly petrified he will lose his seat, either directly to the Greens or because of a split vote. He will, frankly, deserve to.

The Scottish Greens are now only 3k away from their target to create a tv broadcast. It is essential that progressive parties get as many list seats as possible to keep UK MAGA (Trump’s pal Farage) out of our parliament. Please share/send them a few £s www.crowdfunder.co.uk/checkout/hel...

Swifts are in serious decline across the UK, with their population dropping by 66% since 1995. Yesterday the Scottish Parliament backed our amendment to introduce nesting bricks in new buildings. This will help reverse that trend and make our communities more liveable for birds. 🌍

Is it really just 2, Angus? 👀 ballotbox.scot/sp26-edinbur... "(With boundary changes) This has created hands-down the best constituency that has ever existed for the Scottish Greens, better even than the former Glasgow Kelvin."

Join @edinburghgreens.bsky.social this weekend ⏳ with less than 100 days to go 🙀 We're going to be chatting with voters about 💚 voting Green in the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May 🗳️ You're equally welcome if you're a seasoned campaigner or are brand new 🐣 there's a role for everyone!

He’s at it again 🤥 Who knows which horse race he’s at 🎠 but can’t be the election in Edinburgh Central where the Greens are polling to win 💚 and where we received the most first preference votes in the most recent election in 2022 These prescheduled skeets are just embarrassing Angus

We need your help. 📺 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-get-t...

🚨 It's official! Swift nesting bricks have passed the Scottish Parliament and will now become law. Swifts are in serious decline across the UK. This will help reverse that trend and make our communities more liveable for birds. @markruskell.bsky.social and @writerhannah.bsky.social explain 👇

Angus, you know fine and well the constituency boundary was shifted southwards in a manner that incorporated large parts of Labour-held Edinburgh Southern, fundamentally changing the nature of the seat to a (near) marginal vs Labour. Behave! ballotbox.scot/sp26-edinbur...

Due to high winds, we've closed Princes Street Gardens as a safety precaution. We'll re-open the Gardens on Wednesday (28 January) as soon as its safe to do so.

I’m sorry to see Angus Robertson continuing to share deliberately misleading false claims 🤥 Greens are polling to win the Central constituency 💚 with tories absolutely nowhere to be found Maybe he’s seen the polling and is scared to tell the truth?

A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.

Even the super-rich want to tax the super-rich, so what are governments waiting for? We could raise tens of billions to: 🟢 Transform our public services 🟢 End child poverty for good 🟢 Tackle the climate emergency So much wealth shouldn't be hoarded by a tiny few while millions struggle.

Let me know if you’re coming to the city centre action day! 🏃

I need 1 more person to enrol by tomorrow morning! Thank you! adulteducationedinburgh.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...

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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

From Shetland to the borders, our members have been speaking to voters across the country about our plans to cut your bills, protect the environment and build a fairer country. Be part of the movement today: greens.scot/join-2025

You have to block them immediately. The full nuclear. They are only here to make folks angry, and that can’t happen if we lock them out.

🎄🎁 Got new tech this Christmas? Not sure what to do with the old stuff? If it still works, donate it. In good condition? Sell it for some January ££. Broken? Recycle anything with a plug, battery or cable. Find local drop-off points: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/batteries

In Edinburgh Central you can vote @scottishgreens.org because you agree with our policies and know that we have a genuine chance of winning the seat (see @ballotbox.scot projection). We won't try to scare you into it with made up stories about Tory horses*

Thank you very much to @edinburghgreens.bsky.social and @lornaslater.bsky.social for welcoming an East Lothian addition to the door-chapping squad in the city centre today! #VoteGreen