There's a major ongoing effort to scapegoat and demonise individuals and families. But failures in housing, public services and the economy are the long-standing fault of the government, not migrants or asylum seekers. We must stand against the hate and false rumours pumped out by the far right.

Honoured to have been asked to be a signatory on this open letter from the women of Scotland taking a stand against the far right. You can sign too - actionnetwork.org/petitions/wo...

Without action, by the end of the parliament disposable incomes (after housing costs) will be on average £570 lower per year than today. For those in the bottom third of incomes, the fall will be £1,110 per year ⬇️

A new poll has the Scottish Greens on a record breaking 18 MSPs! This would make us the second largest party in Scotland, ahead of Labour, the Tories and Reform. This poll shows what's possible. We can build a fairer, greener Scotland: www.greens.scot/join

A multi-millionaire attacking working-class families isn't patriotism. It's cowardice. www.thenational.scot/news/2548477...

So many people across the country are struggling. And they're rightly angry at a political system which has failed them. With a new generation of leadership across the UK only Greens will deliver the transformation that our country desperately needs. 💚 greens.scot/join

🌿 Together, we can build a Scotland where every community thrives. 💚 I’m standing to be South Scotland’s Green MSP. I’m not funded by big business or wealthy donors. My campaign is powered by people like you. ✊ If you can, please chip in. 👉 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/Xy22873...

Good news on Inverclyde. We are waiting to hear about South Lanarkshire's approach to 20mph. Until then, please sign the petition at www.change.org/p/introduce-...

Sucking up to fossil fuel corporations while sticking the rest of us with higher bills. We were exposed to the energy crisis after the invasion of Ukraine because of our dependence on oil + gas. Staying yoked to fossil fuels will leave us at the mercy of energy price spikes. 1/2

🌱 Big welcome to @ZackPolanski, new leader of our sister party @TheGreenParty! Eco-socialism is rising — across these islands, we’re building a movement for justice, climate action & real change 💚 👉 Join us in Scotland: www.greens.scot/join #ScottishGreens #JoinTheGreens

Join the movement. Let's change Scotland. members.greens.scot/join

🗳️Next May, you can vote Green wherever you live. 💚For bold, progressive voices in Parliament, who put people and planet ahead of corporate greed #VoteScottishGreens Introducing your Scottish Green candidates ⬇️🧵

📣 I’m excited to share my new campaign website, where I’ll be posting regular updates and blog posts about the work we’re doing across South Scotland. You can visit it here: electlauramoodie.beehiiv.com

Thank you again to everyone who voted for me in the selections. I'm looking forward to working with our great candidate team - that work starts now! If you'd like updates from the Scottish Greens: www.greens.scot/sign-up. To Join: www.greens.scot/join

Scottish Green Party members have until noon on the 11th July to vote for their preferred candidates for the Holyrood elections next year. I'm asking members in South Scotland to give me their #1 vote and to #RankWomenFirst. Huge thanks to Liz for her endorsement. #VoteGreen

🟢 No National Park: A betrayal of working-class communities 🟢 @lauramoodie.bsky.social writes about the decision to reject the creation of a new National Park - a glaring example of how the interests of wealthy landowners and businesses continue to overshadow the needs of working-class communities.

The Gov's cowardice on the National Park decision shows yet again that the SNP will always side with land owners over the rural working class. The communities who need investment and support the park ignored in favour of folk protecting their wealth. No investment, no jobs, no climate action.

With two huge elections coming up, what steps must we take to widen our appeal to every corner of Scotland? “Show them a vision for what the future of rural Scotland can be like.” Thanks to @lauramoodie.bsky.social and Thomas Widrow for their input. greenleftscotland.substack.com/p/how-can-th...

🚨 DITCHING FLAGSHIP LEGISLATION ON CLEAN HOME HEATING IS A DISASTER This week the Scottish Govt led a debate on tackling energy bills—yet it's shelving the very legislation (Heat in Buildings Bill) that could help lower them.

Is this the justice you promised @anassarwar.bsky.social? Labour have betrayed working-class women. 🥀

As the Box of Delights is being broadcast tonight on #BBC4, Christmas has officially begun in the Moodie house. After all, time and tide and buttered eggs wait for no man.

Preparing for a regional transport meeting tomorrow and feel I should just make this my Teams background.

“British workplaces rank among the worst in Europe for long hours, tight deadlines and limited autonomy, without being any more productive.” Shock news: limiting workers’ rights makes people miserable, sick and unproductive www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...

Very much welcome the comments from @talatyaqoob.bsky.social in this article - mentoring is good, but pointless without also addressing endemic sexism and harassment, anti social working hours, lack of childcare, toxic work environments, etc. We can’t just keep telling women to be more confident

Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing. They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays. The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k. www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...

All high-success climate action models show a sustained very-high construction rate of new renewable energy for the rest of our lives. This is why development needs to fundamentally respect biodiversity and people: blunt-force approaches cannot deliver smooth growth over many decades.

Ridiculous BBC headline: "Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing". Nothing to do with corporate welfare, contracts for cronies, Govt paying higher energy bills, HMRC not collecting £500bn since 2010, Tory legacy. Just blame workers wanting decent pay. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The energy price cap has increased again. Scotland has recorded its coldest early winter temperature since 1998. And Labour has cut the winter fuel payment. They ugently need to admit they were wrong and reverse this disastrous decision before any more people are hurt.

It’s great to see Fife Council ditching their old policy of free parking in the run up to Xmas for free bus travel instead. This will help keep our high street busy, our roads quieter, and our air cleaner. Christmas win all round!

Gisele Pelicot's name will always be remembered by every feminist. What an incredible selfless service she has given us all by taking on this trial (in all senses) in public. La honte doit changer de camp - The shame must switch sides

Controversial opinion: if you starve innocent civilians, you should face the consequences. www.ft.com/content/0b62...

If you live in Fort William and Ardnamurchan, vote to put people and planet before profit today. Your @scottishgreens.org candidate Marit will: 🏘️Support Lochaber services with a Tourist Tax 🚌Push for better public transport 🌍Support local affordable housing #VoteScottishGreens

In 2022 MSPs from across all parties backed the GRR bill - it’s testament to how toxic our political environment has become that two years later a Labour government is now backing the Tory decision to block Holyrood. This was Labour policy, it was in their manifesto, they voted for the bill 🤯

No snow on the Scottish riviera. Feel distinctly cheated.

It appears this place is mostly for sharing book shelves, so behold our wall of (mostly children's) books and conveniently located step stool for reaching the top shelf.

What a chart. www.economist.com/interactive/...

I’ve made a starter pack for @scottishgreens.bsky.social women! Give these great activists and volunteers a follow, and drop me a message if you want to be added go.bsky.app/FxJfu9T