What goes on in UK airspace is for Westminster.
Who gets to land at Prestwick is ultimately up to its owner, the Scottish Government. As shown previously by the ban on the Israeli military.
So why were 100s of US military aircraft allowed to use the airport in the last year?
Right wing press
Trans person commits violent crime - trans people are violent criminals & a threat to women and children.
Migrant commits violent crime - Migrants are violent criminals & a threat to women and children.
White man commits violent crime - this is about the actions of one individual.
This is already helping folks in Shetland!
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.
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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
Thanks, a few of us can down other the campaign
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
It was worth traveling down from Shetland to campaign 💚
Starmer was right then Zack is right now, it's Time to stand up to Donald Trump!
“The 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 ✊🏾
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?
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.
Another U turn by Starmer, vote in May for Scotland to choose our own path.
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.
Labour pandering to a dangerous and corrupt US President, something Scotland does not believe in!
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.
Huge news!!
Anyone who wants to help push us onwards, it's easy: join.greenparty.org.uk
A masterclass from Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK:
“There is no example in history where we’ve bombed people into democracy.”
No shouting. Just facts doing the heavy lifting.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
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Image of Iranian author Sahar Delijani with her words: “ 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.
I’m ready to be a green menace 💅🏻💚
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.
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.
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
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
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 “journalists” are spinning Muslims voting for a woman in a party led by a gay Jewish man as Islamist sectarianism.
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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.
📍 ATUC Office, 22a Adelphi
🗓️ Sunday 8th March
⏰ 11:30am
#IWD
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
