Gillian Mackay MSP
@GillianMacMSP
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Co-Leader of the @scottishgreens MSP for Central Scotland. Charity costumer. Star Wars enthusiast. Tweets sometimes by staff.
Falkirk, Scotland
Joined November 2013
Promoted by Gillian Mackay MSP, Scottish Green Party, 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN.
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EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK’s first elected councillor in Scotland left his job as a police officer after being charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice, The National can reveal
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REFORM UK’s first elected councillor in Scotland left his job as a police officer after being charged with attempting to pervert the course of…
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Some really lovely chats with voters at our final Bearsden South campaign session of 2025 💚 Petition to ban by-elections Nov-Feb though? 🥶
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New data from the Reagan National Defense Survey shows strong consensus across the country: Americans want the United States to lead—and to remain militarily superior. Ronald Reagan Institute Director @RogerZakheim joined @MarkLevinShow to discuss why the survey debunks
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🚨David McLennan is Reform UK's first elected councillor in Scotland. He won a by-election in Whitburn last week. He claims to be a retired police officer, but David actually left the force after being charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice, we reveal tonight.
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This is disgraceful. @FansEurope are calling for a halt to ticket sales and a re-think on pricing. The @ScottishFA must stand up for fans. Where are the $21 tickets that were promised in the initial bid document?
$7,435 (£5,555) to apply for Scotland's 9 potential matches through to the final. This must be paid in full in February. FIFA holds the money in an interest bearing account until July. Money then refunded - minus a $60 fee; for the privilege of reserving non-existent tickets
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A very chilly morning on the campaign trail in Bearsden South, but lots of lovely chats 💚 Our candidate Emma Sheppard has ran everything from the community council to the parent council to the gala day, a real community champion!
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My heart goes out to the Australian Jewish community this morning. Hanukkah should be a time of celebration, of bringing light into the world. In the face of this atrocity we offer our love, solidarity and prayers to our Jewish friends in Australia, Scotland and across the world
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Scotland's future can be that of a fairer, greener and independent country, where polluters, greedy landlords, and big corporations pay their fair share.
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Reform have been the focus, but they are not the only political force that is growing. Polling has pointed to a Green surge in Scotland. It is one of the untold stories of Scottish politics.
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Reform have been the focus, but they are not the only political force that is growing. Polling has pointed to a Green surge in Scotland. It is one of the untold stories of Scottish politics.
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Nearly 15,000 people have signed a petition to save The Iain Anderson Show on @BBCRadioScot. I have added my support because Iain's show is vital for independent Scottish artists. BBC Scotland has a duty to nurture local talent and reflect the richness of our musical heritage.
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Solidarity with the workers on strike. Despite posting £182 million in profit, the company refuses to pay the real Living Wage. I just wrote a @FairHospitality letter to the CEO @Village_Hotels - demanding that they meet with workers to discuss fair pay. @SBWorkersUnited
‘We’re the first Starbucks workers to strike in the UK. And we won’t be the last.’ @unitetheunion @FairHospitality @SBWorkersUnited
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With a cruel Labour government doing its best to mimic Reform, independence has never been more vital. ✅ Yes: 52% ❌No: 48%
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Fans are being priced out of football! In the initial World Cup 2026 bid document, submitted by USA, Canada and Mexico, and published in 2018, ticket prices started at $21. I back @FansEurope call to halt sales and urge the @ScottishFA to call for affordable tickets.
@FIFAcom's #WorldCup ticket prices are a betrayal to the most dedicated fans. At least $6900 to support your team from the first match to the final - nearly 5 times more than in Qatar. FSE calls for the immediate halt to ticket sales. 🔗 Statement: https://t.co/AgEdqsfrox
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I’m delighted that my amendment to give swifts a home has won through with x-party support today 🎉 Many thanks to @writerhannahbt @rspbscotland and thousands of individuals who campaigned with me 💚
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The BBC must take a stand against Israel's war crimes and join the growing boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest. Russia and Belarus were rightly excluded following the illegal invasion of Ukraine. Why do the European broadcasters believe that Palestinian lives are worth less?
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Today, my @scottishgreens colleague @Ross_Greer urged the First Minister to introduce a Scottish mansion tax. It would raise over £125 million for local services including schools and social care. This is an opportunity we can't afford to miss! https://t.co/biW4EkNhef
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Solidarity with @FairHospitality members as they begin their historic strike at Vue Cinema in St Enochs in Glasgow. Workers are striking for 3 basic demands: 1) A Living Wage 2) Safe travel home at night 3) Union recognition
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Ive never voted for Greens but the dynamic leadership of @GillianMacMSP and @Ross_Greer could make me vote for them in May! Because SNP, Labour and Tories are spent forces and no one should vote Reform.
📈📈💚 New poll shows @scottishgreens on course to double MSPs The IPSOS Mori poll shows a record Green result and puts us within touching distance of Labour in 2nd. People want bold solutions to the cost of living crisis and climate emergency. It is only Greens offering them.
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Reducing inequality is essential for "the resilience of economies, the stability of democracies, and the viability of our planet." The road we're on is not sustainable. Tax the super rich.
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