Everyone who buys a property in Scotland has to pay a transaction tax... everyone except the British king. Scottish Greens are bringing a vote to parliament to bring an end to this unjustifiable tax break for a royal billionaire.

Farage says jump... Starmer asks how high?

Families across Scotland are stuck in a cycle of poverty. Scottish Greens are proposing to wipe out millions in ‘unpayable’ council tax debts in a step to break the cycle.

Yet another poll shows a majority backing Scottish independence. Scotland's future must be decided by the people of Scotland, not politicians at Westminster.

Great team of 22 @scottishgreens candidates and members out today in Scone. Knocking doors and listening to voters. We are building momentum, come and join us! 💚

The power a Digital ID card scheme would give to Governments now & in the future is not one they should have. ❌️ Write to your MP to oppose this: www.writetothem.com Or sign the petition in opposition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

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.

The Britcard (bleurgh) won’t solve any of the systemic problems we face: not poverty, not inequality, not the climate crisis. But it will make millions for some IT companies & create lucrative jobs for ex-Labour politicians. Just like PPE contracts during Covid. #NoToDigitalID

This is an intrusive and authoritarian scheme that will only increase mass surveillance and allow the government to target marginalised communities. No money to support vital services, but Labour can find hundreds of millions for this, which appeared nowhere in their manifesto.

This petition has just passed a million signatures. Compulsory ID will put far too much power in the hands of the Government. Even if you think you can trust Starmer (?!) just consider for a moment how a Tory or Reform Government would abuse that power. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

This month the Scottish Parliament backed Green calls for boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israel and companies complicit in the genocide and occupation. Now it's time to put those words into action at all levels of government.

I welcome the Cairngorms National Park Authority’s new byelaw banning campfires and barbecues during wildfire season. It is a vital and necessary step - but it cannot be the end of our response.

1 in 9 Scottish species are at risk of extinction, including Scottish Wildcats. Every birth takes them a step back towards safety. These wildcats could soon join those that were released into the wild in 2023, and have since been spotted roaming the Highlands with their kittens.

When disinformation is running rampant, it's crucial that we have good quality and objective news sources we can rely on at both national and regional levels. Our solidarity is with all of the journalists, producers and workers at STV, and everyone who is enriching our media.

I’m pleased to be proposing this motion today 🇵🇸 The Scottish Government took a big step forward in supporting BDS calls from Green MSPs, but now they must do the same for Councils ⚖️ New powers need to be granted to local authorities or else the government position is just warm words ❌ 💬 🤷

Every year we spend over £500 million to maintain a billionaire king while services are cut and those most in need lose support. The monarchy is outdated, undemocratic and unjustifiable. It's no surprise polls consistently show a majority in Scotland would #AbolishTheMonarchy.

Every year we spend over £500 million to maintain a billionaire king while services are cut and those most in need lose support. The monarchy is outdated, undemocratic and unjustifiable. It's no surprise polls consistently show a majority in Scotland would #AbolishTheMonarchy.

The @scottishgreens.org introduced a bill which will bring in rent controls and give renters new rights and protections. Our MSPs are now fighting hard to make it even stronger and stop other parties watering it down. Want an eco-socialist party that delivers real change? Join our movement! 👇

Too many people in Scotland are struggling to find affordable homes - families are squeezed, young people are shut out, and older people are left isolated. Our housing system puts profit before people, and that must change.

Labour, Reform, and the Tories have imported Trumpian culture war tactics to attack the LGBTQ+ community in our country to stoke hatred and division. The Scottish Greens will always defend human rights for all. 🏳️‍⚧️ #TransRightsAreHumanRights

A new poll has the @scottishgreens.org 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.

🇵🇸The Sumud Flotilla, which is delivering aid to Gaza, came under attack last night. Governments around the world must condemn this attack on civilian volunteers and support them to deliver urgent aid to Palestinians. Israel's blockade must end. Let the aid through.

🚨New poll for @scotnational.bsky.social has the @scottishgreens.org in SECOND place! Our message is cutting through. Scotland can be a fairer, greener place if we fix the systems rigged by the super-rich. Join our movement to help turn record polls into real votes! 👉 greens.scot/join

🏡Houses are for living in, not for profiting. We're fighting to introduce measures to stop greedy landlords from raising rents to extortionate levels and protect renters from unfair evictions.

No. of second homes in Scotland: 21,606 No. of long term empty homes: 46,000 No. of homeless children: 10,360 This is a problem we can solve, if Parliament agrees to my proposals this week.

A new poll out today has @scottishgreens.org in 2nd place! 🥳 Scotland can be a fairer, greener place if we fix the systems rigged by the super-rich. To make this a reality, we need you to join our movement and help turn record polls into real votes! 👉 greens.scot/join

We are fixing a rigged housing market. Rent controls are coming thanks to the @scottishgreens.org 🏠

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

🚨 Renters have faced outrageous hikes with rogue landlords exploiting the housing crisis. 🏠 This week, Parliament votes on permanent rent controls - and that’s only happening because of the Scottish Greens. #ScottishGreens #HousingEmergency #HousingCrisis #ScottishRents #RentControls

🚨 NEW POLL 🟢 Yes: 52% 🔴 No: 48% With the powers of an independent country, Scotland could do far more tackle inequality, build our public services, protect our environment, and defend human rights. 👉 Help us make it a reality: www.greens.scot/join

Ten thousand children in Scotland are homeless, but there are far, far more than ten thousand holiday and empty homes. This is a housing crisis we can solve. Tomorrow MSPs will debate my proposals to set higher tax rates for properties which sit empty for most of the year.

We have 10,000 homeless children in Scotland, but over twice as many holiday homes and over four times as many empty homes. This is a housing crisis we can solve. Tomorrow MSPs will debate our proposal to set higher tax rates for properties which sit empty for most of the year.

There are far more holiday and empty homes than homeless children in Scotland. This is a housing crisis we can solve. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

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

We're fighting to build a better Scotland. Be part of the movement. greens.scot/join

UK recognition of Palestine as a state is welcome, if decades overdue. It does not stop this genocide though. We need sanctions against Israel and the companies enabling it. The cost of continuing the slaughter must be made far too high for it to continue.

Recognition of Palestine is welcome, even if it's decades overdue. But it can't be just symbolic. It must be followed by robust international action, including boycotts, divestment and sanctions, to make Palestine's statehood and security a reality.

Good. But this must only be the first step. It doesn't end Labour's complicity in the ongoing atrocities in Palestine. UK-made weapons are used, UK forces train Israel's army, and Israel's president is welcomed to Downing Street. We urgently need an end to the genocide.

Always a good sign when the newspaper of the far-right is raging. I think one of the richest families on the planet should pay their taxes. What about you?

Be part of the movement that brings hope back to our politics. Join a party brave enough to take on the rich and powerful. Help us fight for people and planet. ✍️👇

Our billionaire king gets exemptions on capital gains tax, inheritance tax, corporation tax and more. Next week we're bringing a vote to end the 100% tax break he gets when buying property in Scotland. Power and privilege is no reason to avoid paying your fair share.

It’s easy to say the private rental market is broken, but it isn’t. It is rigged. It is doing what it set out to do: enriching greedy developers and rogue landlords, writes Maggie Chapman ✍️ Read more: www.thenational.scot/politi...

If you're a left wing voter looking for a political home, you know there's already an eco-socialist, boys-club-free party you can join, right? We guarantee no unauthorised emails asking for direct debits. members.greens.scot/join

Why wait for them to figure out if it's going to be ours, yours, theirs, all at once or nothing at all? Time to join the party that's already making a difference! members.greens.scot/join

We're building a movement to fight back against the ultra-wealthy and protect our planet from the climate crisis. Be part of the movement. Join the Scottish Greens. 💚 greens.scot/join

This Bill is only happening because of the Scottish Greens, who introduced it to ensure that rent controls and new rights for renters were at the heart of the legislation. nen.press/greens-will-...

Next week we'll vote for rent controls in the Scottish Parliament. Not only will they help keep rents affordable during tenancies, but in rent control areas landlords won’t be able to increase rent before a new family moves in. It's time to bring skyrocketing rents to an end.

My column in this weeks Stirling Observer. The sorrow of deaths and life changing injuries on our roads grows week in week out. Every death is a huge tragedy affecting loved ones, colleagues and friends while leaving a lasting trauma for emergency services, witnesses and survivors. Over the

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, the @scottishgreens.org will deliver the transformation that our country desperately needs. 💚 👉 greens.scot/join