Time to reflect on how busy the first few weeks in Parliament were! We worked with MSPs across Parliament to strengthen Scotland's relationship with the third sector and pave the way for multi-year flexible funding. Thank you to the organisations who shared their evidence and expertise💚

Resisting Transphobia in Edinburgh applauds the City of Edinburgh Council for voting, by an overwhelming majority, to condemn the transphobic new guidance from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission. Zoe Harding delivered a blistering speech on our behalf: rtie.org/2026/06/25/e...

A searing response to Reform from my fellow MSP Q Manivannan 🔥

It was wonderful to be joined by Muhanad Al Jamar as my 'local hero' at yesterday's Opening Ceremony to mark the 7th Session of the Scottish Parliament. Muhanad has been doing incredible work as the co-founder of the Edinburgh Refugee Sponsorship Circle

I've written a column for The National about the horrific acts of violence that happened in Edinbrugh last weeknd, that targeted members of our Muslim community.

Celebrating the first day of recess in this excellent t-shirt and repping the Green Women's Network in some conversations about party culture 💚🏳️‍⚧️

There must be no more delays on ending conversion therapy in Scotland. LGBTQ+ people deserve an apology, but they also deserve an end to their pain. We need to urgently bring a Conversion Practices Bill to the Scottish Parliament, and ensure it leaves no-one behind.

Sending solidarity from Edinburgh to Venezuela today. My thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones or are facing uncertainty in the days ahead. I stand with the communities and say thank you to the first responders working to support those affected. 💛 💙 ❤️

I asked the Scottish Government what safeguards are in place to ensure the confiscation of e-bikes does not disproportionately impact delivery riders from racialised communities. Thanks to @workersobservatory.org for highlighting the racism, exploitation and insecurity too many delivery riders face

Last week I had the great privilege to join meetings & performances with The Welcoming, Refuweegee & the Ukrainian community in Edinburgh during Refugee Week. Conversations were both tough & joyful, celebrating incredible contributions refugees make, but also recognising some of the huge challenges

Such a strong showing of solidarity and community on Leith Walk today. Thank you so much to @rtie.org for organising. We will continue to build, to organise and to resist, and do everything in our power to ensure everyone is safe and welcome in our city ✊️

“Edinburgh is stronger than hate. We will stand together as a community, united against those who seek to spread fear and division.” A statement this weekend's violent racist atatcks against members of our community, from Edinburgh's Green MSPs greens.scot/news/edinbur...

I am so horrified by the racist attacks that happened in Edinburgh yesterday and cannot begin to understand how deeply terrifying this must be for people of colour, migrant and Muslim communities. We will keep pushing for greater action to support affected communities. Pls keep reaching out.

Happy Pride Edinburgh - I'm sorry I can't be there, sending love and solidarity from Perthshire. And thinking of everyone affected by yesterday's violence and the ongoing hate rising up in our streets. Stay safe

Join my team! We're looking for an Interim Casework Coordinator to join the team supporting constituents across Edinburgh and the Lothians. 📍 Hybrid working (Scottish Parliament and home) ⏰ 30 hours per week (4-day week) 📅 Fixed term: July–October 2026 Apply here: bit.ly/4gsCR76

Totally thrilled to be championing the gorgeous wee Soprano Pipistrelle 🦇 Thank you @naturechampions.bsky.social and @batconservation.bsky.social

Me and @satwatr.bsky.social joined the thousands strong anti-racist crowd at Glasgow's Buchanan Street Steps yesterday. We vastly outnumbered the fascists, but one Nazi is too many Nazis. Fascists are not welcome in our streets.

The world's first trillionaire did this

Migrant care workers keep Scotland’s social care system running. Earlier this week, I was proud to stand in solidarity with @unison.org.uk and care workers protesting at Parliament against the cruel visa changes that would leave families in limbo after building their lives here.

To everyone feeling scared after the racist violence we saw across Scotland: you are loved, valued and you belong here. Condemnation is not enough. Communities affected by racism and racist violence must be listened to, supported and centred in our responses.

✊ Solidarity with University of Edinburgh staff taking action for better conditions, and with everyone organising, supporting each other and refusing to be divided.

Building from my work as a writer, poet, grassroots arts organiser, and my prior and ongoing engagements with the traditional arts and culture sectors in Scotland, I am delighted with my appointment as the Culture Spokesperson for the Scottish Greens. There’s much to be done! 🌿

Officially my fave thing that's happened in parliament so far: meeting my fellow MSP @kaykinoneill.bsky.social 's community group from the Mustard Seed in Leith. More than 20 folk came to congratulate Kayleigh on her election & share food with us. Totally delightful & I hope the first of many

My First Speech as an MSP 💚 on wealth taxation: Part 1 Thank you so much to my team of collaborators who helped me pull this together (Dan, Rhianna and Matt) and to East Lothian Bob the Druid for supporting me from the gallery. What an honour to be able to do this... @edinburghgreens.bsky.social

Exciting times! Delighted to be the Scottish Green Party spokesperson for Equalities and International Development 💚✊ Feels like a rather perfect fit...

Do you know someone who deserves special recognition? I'm seeking nominations for a local hero to be my guest at the official opening of The Scottish Parliament on Sat 27 June. They must live in the Edinburgh and Lothians East region. Email [email protected] with your suggestions 💚

Scottish Greens are "in for the win" as 2 by-elections are announced in Edinburgh edinburgh.greens.scot/news/scottis...

The first three weeks of being an MSP has been something of a whirlwind - I’m sorry not to have been posting here much, I’m just beginning to find a rhythm with it! @edinburghgreens.bsky.social The following is a thread of some of the things I’ve been up to so far:

On this: I’m a tall Brown woman with a strong jawline. A whole white woman accused me of being a man in a public toilet the other day. I didn’t correct her because my being trans or cis was not the point. The point was she felt entirely comfortable and confident doing that to someone in a TOILET.

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.

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.

It was good to see my new MSP @kate-c.bsky.social out showing support. And to hear a rousing speech from @katenevens.bsky.social MSP. #Indyref2

Now that I'm officially elected and sworn in as an MSP, it very sadly means that I'm leaving the collective - the most wonderful group of feminist freelancers I've been working alongside and scheming with over the past 8 years. Thank you collective pals 💚

The guidance issued yesterday is a disgrace, and shows just how low Labour have sunk since the days when they believed in equality and human rights. But this is far from over. Legally, politically and practically, this can and will be fought. greens.scot/news/ehrc-gu...

"The Greens take pride in constructive politics. Where we draw the line is with hate." #bbcdn

Officially a Member of the Scottish Parliament 🔥 I'm one of now four Scottish Green MSPs in Edinburgh and Lothians East @edinburghgreens.bsky.social Contact me anytime on [email protected]

More to come about my first week as an MSP (!!) soon, but for now here is a picture of my wee dug Sylvie watching me get sworn in

We are concerned by the nature of the media attention focused on the election of Dr Q Manivannan to the Scottish Parliament at the recent election.

💚 Day one for our record-breaking team of new Scottish Green MSPs. greens.scot/join

Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who has supported our campaign, voted green, and is pushing for hope, justice and peace around the world. Free Palestine 🇵🇸 💚 ✊️ @edinburghgreens.bsky.social

Your new record-breaking group of 15 Scottish Green MSPs!

We did it! And we absolutely smashed it - FOUR Green MSPs for Edinburgh and Lothians East, and some similarly awesome news coming in for the Scottish Greens from across the country. Cannot wait to get working with my new colleagues. Bringing hope back 💚

🟢 @katenevens.bsky.social elected to represent Edinburgh & Lothians East region! Kate is one of four Scottish Green MSPs elected in Edinburgh & Lothians East today, taking our total across Scotland to seven - so far!

Just over an hour left until the polling stations close at 10pm! Thank you so much to everyone who has voted or supported the campaign in some way 🌱💚 Excited for the results tomorrow, feeling positive... @edinburghgreens.bsky.social

Some lovely chats with folk at polling stations in Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith the morning - including running into Mairi from @lighthousebks.bsky.social 💚 Sylvie thinks everyone is at the polling stations to say hello to her 🥰 @edinburghgreens.bsky.social

#DogsAtPollingStations politely suggesting that everyone should #VoteScottishGreens today @edinburghgreens.bsky.social

Don't forget to vote!

And we're off!

It's election day! We're polling really well and there's energy and hope behind us - WE CAN DO THIS 💚 🌱 Vote Scottish Green Party today and let's Get Out The (Green) Vote ❎️ 🗳️ @edinburghgreens.bsky.social

Vote for hope tomorrow, this Thursday the 7th of May, in Edinburgh, the Lothians, and all of Scotland!!! 🌸 @katenevens.bsky.social @edinburghgreens.bsky.social