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Zara Pennington

@msselkie

Shetland Lass, writer, feminist and Scottish Green Party Member. All views my own, retweets are not endorsements

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This is already helping folks in Shetland!

04.03.2026 19:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Last week, we launched Funding Scotland’s Future - setting out 5 tax reforms for a fairer, greener Scotland. Tomorrow, we’re taking the conversation to the Scottish Parliament.

Join our expert panel as they unpack the proposals.
Details in 🧡

04.03.2026 10:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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1908: the Lancet, one of the most respected scientific journals, calls for 18 age limit on reading in bed amidst a moral panic surrounding children becoming "addicted" to novels, which were "designed to keep kids hooked" and destroy their attention/mental health

03.03.2026 17:13 πŸ‘ 2391 πŸ” 862 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 148

Thanks, a few of us can down other the campaign

03.03.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's World Wildlife Day!

I delighted to be celebrating Scotland's wildlife and the work the Scottish Greens have done to protect it.

#ScottishGreens #WorldWildlifeDay

03.03.2026 14:31 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It was worth traveling down from Shetland to campaign πŸ’š

02.03.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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02.03.2026 12:44 πŸ‘ 1127 πŸ” 268 πŸ’¬ 32 πŸ“Œ 11

Starmer was right then Zack is right now, it's Time to stand up to Donald Trump!

02.03.2026 19:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œThe Prime Minister has jumped into yet another Middle East illegal war failing to learn the lessons of the tragedies of Iraq, Libya, and Syria.”

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social quoted by Joe Pike on BBC News at 10 - after Farage, admittedly, but no mention of Tories or Libdems ✊🏾

01.03.2026 22:43 πŸ‘ 189 πŸ” 51 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
Warning UK at risk of being pulled into illegal war

Warning UK at risk of being pulled into illegal war

Why is Keir Starmer utterly incapable of saying no to Donald Trump?

Our national security requires us not to be dragged into illegal wars.

The Prime Minister is making us less safe. Did we learn nothing from Iraq?

01.03.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 1666 πŸ” 420 πŸ’¬ 117 πŸ“Œ 30

It is a fast moving and dangerous situation, one made much worse by the actions of the United States and Israel. It appears the US Government has learned nothing from the mistakes of the Iraq war.

02.03.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Another U turn by Starmer, vote in May for Scotland to choose our own path.

02.03.2026 18:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It took months of national and international debate, diplomacy, parliamentary scrutiny and public protest before Blair managed to involve the UK in an illegal war.

Starmer has done it within a single news cycle.

That's just how supine he is to Trump.

01.03.2026 22:01 πŸ‘ 210 πŸ” 83 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 4

Labour pandering to a dangerous and corrupt US President, something Scotland does not believe in!

02.03.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is an illegal, unprovoked and brutal attack that shows once again that the USA and Israel are rogue states.

The UK must end our cosy relationship with the USA and our ongoing support for Israel.

28.02.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 3453 πŸ” 1021 πŸ’¬ 72 πŸ“Œ 53

Huge news!!

Anyone who wants to help push us onwards, it's easy: join.greenparty.org.uk

01.03.2026 10:39 πŸ‘ 127 πŸ” 44 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

A masterclass from Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK:

β€œThere is no example in history where we’ve bombed people into democracy.”

No shouting. Just facts doing the heavy lifting.

@zackpolanski.bsky.social

πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š

01.03.2026 09:27 πŸ‘ 576 πŸ” 121 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 1
Image of Iranian author Sahar Delijani with her words: β€œ I was born in an Iranian prison. My parents were held in their jails. My uncles lie in their mass graves. Nothing you can tell me about the crimes of the Iranian regime that I haven’t lived in blood and bone. That doesn’t mean I want my people bombed, maimed, killed, their homes in ruins. If your vision of liberation comes only through the destruction of innocent lives, then it’s not freedom you’re after.”

Image of Iranian author Sahar Delijani with her words: β€œ I was born in an Iranian prison. My parents were held in their jails. My uncles lie in their mass graves. Nothing you can tell me about the crimes of the Iranian regime that I haven’t lived in blood and bone. That doesn’t mean I want my people bombed, maimed, killed, their homes in ruins. If your vision of liberation comes only through the destruction of innocent lives, then it’s not freedom you’re after.”

I want regime change in Iran.

But what’s happening isn’t about freeing the Iranian people. It’s an imperialist, capitalist war started by bullies who take whatever they want & murder whomever gets in their way, including humanitarian and health workers.

Peace does not come via the barrel of a gun.

01.03.2026 10:12 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m ready to be a green menace πŸ’…πŸ»πŸ’š

01.03.2026 11:56 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Back in Shetland; out canvassing in Tingwall today, having been down in Manchester during the week.

I have to pinch myself at how many folk are voting Green.

Politics changed this week.

28.02.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

According to Starmer I’m an extremist.

Yup.

I’m extremely keen on tolerance, inclusivity, the environment, a humane social contract ….

I’m also extremely against genocide, racism, the politics of hate and division ….

Shame Starmer’s Labour aren’t extremists too.

28.02.2026 02:55 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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My take on the Gorton and Denton by election, having campaigned there yesterday, is that this is the end for Labour.

The Green floodgates are opening; there is nowhere now that we can’t win

27.02.2026 05:28 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There is a patronising and incorrect presumption that the only way to appeal to working class communities is through racism and xenophobia as opposed to, y’know, offering popular policies that dramatically and materially improve peoples lives

27.02.2026 11:49 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Salma Yaqoob @SalmaYaqoob
Almost feel sorry for the haters who are trying to spin Muslims voting for a woman in a party led by a gay Jewish man is evidence of Islamist sectarianism
In fact it's evidence of genuine tolerance, rejection of superficial identity politics and ability to prioritise tackling common concerns of cost of living, protecting public services and rejecting war mongering.
And the promotion of mutual respect and individual freedoms.
The coming together of people is terrifying for the ruling elites.

Salma Yaqoob @SalmaYaqoob Almost feel sorry for the haters who are trying to spin Muslims voting for a woman in a party led by a gay Jewish man is evidence of Islamist sectarianism In fact it's evidence of genuine tolerance, rejection of superficial identity politics and ability to prioritise tackling common concerns of cost of living, protecting public services and rejecting war mongering. And the promotion of mutual respect and individual freedoms. The coming together of people is terrifying for the ruling elites.

Totally this.

The rightwing hate β€œjournalists” are spinning Muslims voting for a woman in a party led by a gay Jewish man as Islamist sectarianism.

27.02.2026 10:56 πŸ‘ 866 πŸ” 238 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 7

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27.02.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Aberdeen Trades Union Council with Aberdeen Morning Star Readers and Supporters Group will Celebrate International Women's Day 8 March 11.30-1pm ATUC office at 22a Adelphi Aberdeen

Come and hear music and poetry written by and about women and their lives. Celebrate their words and their activism.

Aberdeen Trades Union Council with Aberdeen Morning Star Readers and Supporters Group will Celebrate International Women's Day 8 March 11.30-1pm ATUC office at 22a Adelphi Aberdeen Come and hear music and poetry written by and about women and their lives. Celebrate their words and their activism.

International Women's Day Event

Join ATUC to celebrate International Women's Day in Aberdeen, with poetry and music by and for women.

πŸ“ ATUC Office, 22a Adelphi
πŸ—“οΈ Sunday 8th March
⏰ 11:30am
#IWD

26.02.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hope wins in Gorton and Denton!

Hannah Spencer’s win shows that hope is possible. Hope could even become normal again!

Well done Hannah and @greenparty.org.uk

27.02.2026 12:11 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Opposing genocide is not divisive.

Taxing the super-rich is not divisive.

Welcoming refugees is not divisive.

If Starmer just doesn't know or care what progressive voters want, he will learn in May.

27.02.2026 13:34 πŸ‘ 179 πŸ” 55 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Join the Scottish Greens Join the Scottish Greens today and be part of our growing movement. Why should I join?Β  We are always told that the system is broken, but it’s not. It’s rigged. It's rigged in favour of corporations, ...

We aren’t simply looking to challenge Labour, we want to beat them and replace them.

The result in Gorton and Denton wasn't a fluke or an accident, it was a sign of what's coming for Labour this May.

Join us! πŸ’š

members.greens.scot/join/standar...

27.02.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Eve of poll musings β€œBut Jill, you were a Labour member. You campaigned for them! Why are you now saying Vote Green?” I grew up in the Home Counties in a Cons...

Resting my feet today, as I'll be on them all day tomorrow for the #GortonAndDenton by-election. Here's my two penn'orth as to why I've reconnected with campaigning, and why I genuinely believe a vote for Hannah Spencer is the right thing to do.

25.02.2026 12:31 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2