Dumfries & Galloway Greens

End the famine in Gaza City. Scottish Greens.

The United Nations has declared a famine in Gaza.

Over half a million Palestinians are facing the most devastating form of hunger, as Israel continues their devastating genocide.

Let aid into Gaza! End the occupation. 🇵🇸

Absolutely delighted that, at the 3rd time of asking, we have successfully banned arms companies from commercial activity (including testing) in Council parks and greenspace 🌳🚫

Thank you to everyone who wrote into the consultation earlier this year to make your views known .. we did it! 💬📝

Elect Laura Moodie Laura Moodie is the Scottish Green Party candidate for South Scotland. Political content promoted by Laura Moodie c/o 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN.

📣 We’re pleased to announce that our South Scotland lead candidate Laura Moodie has launched a new campaign website where she’ll be sharing regular updates, blog posts and reflections from across South Scotland.

You can visit it here: electlauramoodie.beehiiv.com

The Gov's cowardice on the National Park decision shows yet again that the SNP will always side with land owners over the rural working class. The communities who need investment and support the park ignored in favour of folk protecting their wealth. No investment, no jobs, no climate action.

We'll be campaigning in Dumfries tomorrow. Join us from 11am meeting outside the Robert Burns Centee.

A letter on a grey desktop reads “Dear Minister, This week the Government led a debate in the Scottish Parliament about energy bills and calling for action. We agree with many of the sentiments aired in that debate - many MSPs stressed the need to improve housing. This is what made the sudden announcement to shelve this bill at the end of this debate even more surprising We would appreciate reassurances that the Scottish Government still has ambition to bring down fuel poverty, help households improve the energy efficiency of their homes and to ensure that new homes built are fit for the future. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss this vital work. Best wishes, End Fuel Poverty Coalition”

🚨 DITCHING FLAGSHIP LEGISLATION ON CLEAN HOME HEATING IS A DISASTER

This week the Scottish Govt led a debate on tackling energy bills—yet it's shelving the very legislation (Heat in Buildings Bill) that could help lower them.

How can the Greens grow in rural Scotland? "We're not a totally urban party and we shouldn’t be too quick to follow the narrative of other people."

With two huge elections coming up, what steps must we take to widen our appeal to every corner of Scotland?

“Show them a vision for what the future of rural Scotland can be like.”

Thanks to @lauramoodie.bsky.social and Thomas Widrow for their input.

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Helicopter dumps water on Galloway forest wildfire - BBC News Emergency services have been in attendance since Friday evening and the area has been evacuated.

Climate change is making extreme weather events like this more likely and more severe and putting huge pressure on thin resources. A huge thank you to all those helping - both paid and volunteer. If you live in the area, please do follow the advice: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...