Come along to this free event on Saturday to hang out with other global justice campaigners - see you there!

At Scottish Fair Trade we have signed this letter from @tradejusticemov.bsky.social expressing our concern regarding the lack of transparency and democratic oversight of negotiations towards a US-UK trade agreement.

US-UK trade deals. It’s imperative that the UK Government resists these coercive tactics and prioritises the interests of its citizens over the profit motives of multinational corporations.​ Read more - bit.ly/4cFFPl7

Love those penguins! www.thenational.scot/news/2506336...

Brilliant day at #SIDASpring25. Whilst the sector has every right to be angry & gloomy, there was lots of positivity in the room & energy to continue the call for a transformed approach to development & tackle big issues like debt justice & fair tax Thanks @intdevalliance.bsky.social!

Excited to launch the new consultancy arm of @scottishfairtrade.bsky.social today. Fair Change Co can help organisations strengthen their ethical commitments and have a positive impact on people and planet. Give us a follow on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/fair... or message me to find out more!

Thank you @foysolchoudhury.bsky.social for pointing out that Scottish businesses could adopt fair trade principles to improve their ethical impact. Here @scottishfairtrade.bsky.social we're ready and willing to help any interested businesses! nen.press/2025/03/30/m...

🌍🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland has once again demonstrated its commitment to global justice and ethical trade, having successfully retained our status as a Fair Trade Nation. We will discuss this important achievement in Parliament tomorrow.

"We know [Big Tech] don't want us to regulate AI, and they don't want us to have any control over what happens to our personal data, including our NHS data." Our director @nickdearden.bsky.social on @bbc5live.bsky.social today, speaking about the dangers of a Trump trade deal 👇🏽

Scottish Fair Trade offers our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Christina McKelvie MSP. During her time as Minister of International Development we had the great pleasure of witnessing her support for Fair Trade, for fairness in the world, and for global citizenship.

Global solidarity, systemic change, community, co-operation. All discussed in relation to Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation at yesterday’s Scottish Parliament Debate. #Fairtrade #fairtradenation #GlobalSolidarity #GlobalCitizenship #scotland #scottishparliament #FairTradeFuture

Great to hear cross party support for Scotland's status as a Fair Trade Nation in Parliament today. The work of brilliant local campaigners was highlighted, as was the need to do more across all sectors, and for Fair Trade principles to be applied more widely across Scottish business

We support the Corporate Justice Coalition campaign for a Business, Human Rights & Environment Act 🤜 Find out more & add your support - bit.ly/4hkgtty

Quick fixes to reduce methane emissions eg opt for beans not beef... Science has been telling us this for years now theconversation.com/methane-emis...

Tell Keir Starmer to bring in a wealth tax to fund public spending, rather than punish the poorest people in the world act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4319

www.thenational.scot/politics/249... Great article from Frances Guy @intdevalliance.bsky.social outlining impact of aid cuts, and other ways UK government could support a more equitable world, eg supporting UN Convention on Tax and leading debt relief discussions

Imagine a world where corporations can sue governments for protecting people and the planet. It's happening now. We're calling on Fair Trade campaigners to support our newest member, Global Justice Now's campaign. Blog by @louisedavies.bsky.social - bit.ly/4kmmFUq

Keir Starmer to carry out largest cut to UK overseas aid in history www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Lowest Overseas Development Assistance budget since records began

tfn.scot/news/scottis... good to see @intdevalliance.bsky.social being vocal on these appalling cuts

What is 'grown up' about pulling development support from countries we've extracted, pillaged and benefited from historically? Is it only children who have a moral backbone??

OK so here it is, Starmer will cut development spending to fund the military. We don't need to wait for Farage to get elected. He's already in power. The age of aid is over. Time to fight for true, international justice. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

www.thenational.scot/politics/249... Great piece from @sciaf.bsky.social calling for Scottish & UK leaders to stand up for global solidarity

East Lothian Livestream: Stand with Colombia webinar 📆 Tuesday 25 February, 6.45pm 📍Scottish Seabird Centre, N. Berwick Book your place: bit.ly/41fIE8o If you live in East Lothian come along to find out why your MP - the Trade Minister Douglas Alexander is key to help us win this campaign.

The complexities of ethical flower purchasing: theconversation.com/valentines-d... Fairtrade flowers provide a guarantee of workers rights along with environmental protections, and may well have a lower carbon footprint than those grown closer to home

Please follow if you are interested in Fairtrade and Fair Trade in Scotland and the UK. We would like to find more accounts to follow

Fair Trade principles should be central to the UK's new trade strategy. As usual, we need to see more policy coherence - where growth isn't prioritised at the expense of people and planet. www.politics.co.uk/comment/2025...

theconversation.com/veganism-why... Great article that explains that veganism (not plant based diets!) challenges systems and structures to move towards a world without animal exploitation

Properly inspirational speech from Gordon Brown @scvo.scot #SCVOGathering. Passionate about the need to eradicate child poverty & how it can be done with political will & collaboration. Also tangible ideas on how the voluntary sector can get more funding. Brilliant anecdotes too :)

Absolutely agree the Fair Trade principles can and should be applied in the Global North too but let's also not lose sight of the original intentions of the movement www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Our 2024 top 10 downloads! Number 9... Luís Kluwe Aguiar, Ourania Tremma and Timo Jahae Factors affecting ethical perception & willingness to pay for FT bananas in the UK cost-of-living crisis www.scienceopen.com/hosted-docum... @pluto-journals.bsky.social #fairtrading #willingnesstopay

I’ve just called on the government to commit to an end to secret investor courts in the new trade strategy. Add your voice >> act.globaljustice.org.uk/tell-uk-no-c...

On MSPs’ first day back in 2025 we were on location at the Scottish Parliament to show that Scotland is united for climate action for warmer homes, cleaner forms of travel & good jobs in green industries. 🎬 Find out more: www.stopclimatechaos.scot/campaign/scotland-united-for-climate-action/

Wow the (lack of) evidence from Shein given to UK Business & Trade Committee is astounding. Unable, or unwilling, to answer whether cotton from China is in their products - as if they have no responsibility for their supply chain. At 1558 parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Shein lawyer accused of ‘wilful ignorance’ over cotton linked to forced Uyghur labour

Great event @sccscot.bsky.social, uniting Scotland for climate action. V useful insights from Emma @climateoutreach.bsky.social - people want climate leadership & a fair transition. Good to hear Zarina Ahmad on engaging marginalised communities. And of course Minister @alasdairallanmsp.bsky.social

Is this finally peak Adrian Chiles?

Doubt I'll be the first to post this, but, y'know, details etc...

We are looking for a learning partner for the Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland to deliver an action learning approach. Closing date 20th December 5pm. More information on our website: www.corra.scot/human-rights... #research #learning #HumanRights #funding

If they profit when things go well, they have a responsibility when things go wrong! sourcingjournal.com/denim/denim-...

Positive news in the Scottish Government budget that the commitment to increase international development spending will be kept. Look forward to seeing spending plans. I know @intdevalliance.bsky.social have ideas if needed & it would be great to see more £ to support & promote Fair Trade

Join us December 2 for a training on Bluesky, with lots of tips and guidance for social change groups and activists. The training is free for those who need free access to join. #Bluesky #endX community.socialmovementtechnologies.org/courses/blue...

Welcome to Bluesky, Scottish Fair Trade @scottishfairtrade.bsky.social! Follow to find out what it means to be a Fair Trade Nation and how Fair Trade plays a part in achieving global justice

Dates for your diary, just announced: Fairtrade Fortnight 2025: 22 September - 05 October www.fairtrade.org.uk/get-involved...

I'd rather @holyroodmag.bsky.social talked more to Sarah Boyack MSP about her members bill for wellbeing & sustainable development than her flight to Australia... But nevertheless good to read about her longstanding climate commitments www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...

🧵1/ 💥 Big news: A cross-party group of MPs with more than 100 members is calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform (NCER) to identify a replacement for the First Past the Post (FPTP) voting system. #FairElections

Recommended Sunday pm viewing: www.netflix.com/gb/title/815... Eye watering facts about our wasteful consumer culture. Eg 13m phones are thrown out every day, & 15m items of clothing arrive in Ghana every week. And the film doesn't even touch on the extractive & exploitative nature of production!

Good afternoon. We've launched another petition calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting. Please sign & share! @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @ruthtingay.bsky.social petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

Good fun at the Barrowlands last night for filming of James McAvoy's "California Schemin'" - the amazing true story of Silibil N' Brains... en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silibil... Cheers to @louisedavies.bsky.social for sorting tickets!

Today's letter in the FT - repost if you agree (please!) shorturl.at/dxFtY