Sturgeon speech interrupted by protest against support for oil industry
Nicola Sturgeon has repeatedly claimed that Scotland is a world leader on climate change, but has never reconciled that view with her staunch support for Scotland’s oil industry. That...
Video: Activists surround Dungavel Detention Centre
On Saturday 18 November 2017 activists surrounded Dungavel Detention Centre in South Lanarkshire, calling for an end to the detention of asylum seekers. Video by Ric Lander and Alys...
On mansplaining and masculinity: Cllr Susan Rae’s speech to the Scottish Greens
Susan Rae was elected as Councillor for Leith Walk in May 2017. This is her first speech to Scottish Greens conference given on 21st October. Good Morning Conference and...
Abolish alienation and build belonging: Maggie Chapman’s address to Scottish Greens
Co-convenor Maggie Chapman addressed a Scottish Green Party Conference that saw the party welcome a record number of Green Councillors and MSPs. Here’s what she had to say. Good...
A week of shock and suprise in Scotland: History is back
In the last week Scottish politics has had a shock and a surprise. Kezia Dugdale’s resignation came as a shock to most. In the timing at least. And the...
Police arrest LGBTIQA+ activists at Glasgow Pride
Five LGBTIQA+ activists were arrested at Glasgow Pride on Saturday after peacefully protesting the police presence. Several activists engaged in a peaceful blockade against the police leading the parade...
Vote 2017: The Results
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General Election: Scottish Greens standing in only three seats threatens Tory’s advance
The Scottish Greens have announced they will stand in only three of Scotland’s 59 constituencies in the forthcoming UK General Election. It is understood that local branches were given...
Local Elections: Greens advance in Scotland; Challenge now set for the left at Westminster
The Green Parties in England, Wales and Scotland had an encouraging day following local elections across Britain. Emily Durrant, elected in Powys, became the Party’s first councillor ever elected...
Patrick Harvie: ‘minority of aggressive voices’ must not dominate next referendum
At the end of March, the Scottish Parliament did the political equivalent of a two-finger salute to Westminster – by voting for a second independence referendum. While they don’t...