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The Scottish Greens are determined to oppose any new nuclear power, including the expansion or renewal of Scotland’s last nuclear power station, at Torness

Nuclear power "will leave a legacy of debt and radioactive waste for generations to come. Every vote for the Scottish Greens is a vote against new nuclear power," said party co-leader Lorna Slater MSP.The party reiterated its...

Scottish Green submit motions to curb fireworks in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Setting off fireworks in the towns of Glasgow and Edinburgh outside of organized public events which would be exempt will be an offense if Scottish Green managed to obtain consensus in the vote...

Scottish Green Party Calls for Safe Housing for Asylum Seekers in Scotland

The Scottish Greens have called on the government to provide safe housing for all refugees seeking sanctuary in Scotland. In a press release issued today, the party said that it is "absolutely appalling" that asylum seekers are...

The Scottish Greens have welcomed plans to double council tax on second homes.

Second homes could soon be charged at double the full rate of council tax under new plans by the Scottish Government and COSLA. First Minister Humza Yousaf announced the proposals on Monday in a bid to increase...

Scotland Greens on the UK’s Trade Deals with Saudi Arabia

Western governments have long been silent parties behind human security and safety threats internationally. An example is Canada's ongoing arms deals with Saudi Arabia. The human rights crises that often follow such deals include Yemen's continually deteriorating...

Scottish Greens say Nation Must Begin Preparing for end of Oil and Gas Era

Responding to reports of oil giant, Shell pulling out of the controversial Cambo oil field project in Scotland’s North Sea, the Scottish Greens have released a statement urging the country to begin preparing for “the end of...

Scottish Greens Start Work on New Bill in Hopes to Increase Security Outside of Abortion Clinics

In Scotland, health spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, Gillian Mackay, has announced her intention to launch a Member’s Bill in Scottish Parliament that would create buffer zones around abortion clinics and healthcare centres that offer abortions throughout...

Nicola Sturgeon on the Verge of Collaboration with Scottish Greens

The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon is preparing to sign a deal with the Scottish Greens that would establish a pro-independence majority at Holyrood and may see the Greens taking ministerial seats.

Scottish Greens showed support for the new reforms in the Scottish Education System

On the 21st of June, an independent review was released commenting on the failure of the Scottish education system. The Scottish Green Party showed support for the recommendations and the proposals of the report.

U.K and Scottish Greens Urge Government to Take Action on Climate Change Ahead of COP26

Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November 2021, Scottish Greens are demanding that the Scottish government refuse to publicize or accept sponsorship from fossil fuel companies.

Scottish Greens Accuse Rival Party of Voter Fraud

Following the 2021 Scottish Parliamentary elections, the Scottish Green Party is accusing a rival political party, the Independent Green Voice (IGV), of electoral deceit. The legitimacy of the IGV has been called into question on the grounds...

A Potential Coalition between the Scottish Green Party and the SNP

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie hinted at a potential coalition with the Scottish National Party (SNP) during the reveal of the Greens' new manifesto. Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie, Leaders of the...

The Scottish Greens Release Their 2021 Manifesto: Our Common Future

The Scottish Greens have recently presented their green manifesto, Our Common Future, for the Holyrood election expected to be held on May 6 2021. The plan, which consists of 5 main sections (economy and infrastructure; environment;...

Scottish Greens in the 2021 Elections

The Scottish elections will be held on May 6th, 2021. The Scottish Greens hope to win their space in parliament with their co-leaders, Lorna Slater, Alison Johnstone and Kate Nevens.Lorna Slater is a candidate for Edinburgh Northern...

Greens Call on Scottish Government to Stop Supporting Companies Profiting from Yemen War

In February, President Joe Biden suspended U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia in a bid to end the war in Yemen. The decision represents a major shift in U.S. foreign policy and has been welcomed by the...

Scottish Greens Call for Monarchy to be Scrapped

Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie is calling for the British monarchy to be abolished. He claims that the royal family is an ''outdated'' and ''discredited'' system and should be replaced by a democratically-elected head...

Scottish Greens Propose New ”Play-Based” Early Education

Ahead of their parliament election, the Scottish Greens announced their plan to open a kindergarten program for children under seven. Under this policy, kindergarten teachers would use ''creative play'' as an educational means rather than formal learning.

Scotland Greens Ensure School Safety During COVID

The Scottish Greens have proposed formal measures on ensuring safer school policies during the COVID19 pandemic. These measures have now been taken up by the Scottish Parliament - passing by 64 votes to one. Scotland’s youngest MP Ross...
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