The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Greens

Clydebank plastic-to-hydrogen plant plan axed

Developer cites Green Party-backed moratorium on new incinerators as the main reason

Insider UK · Dec 23, 2022

Incinerator plans approved by Labour axed thanks to Scottish Government rules

PLANS for a new incinerator to burn plastic waste for hydrogen have been axed thanks to fresh rules aimed at delivering Scotland's climate target.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2022

Scottish Parliament prepares to 'make history' in final stage of gender reform debate

The Scottish Greens have said this week will be “vital” for trans rights and equality as MSPs brace for two long days of debates on Tuesday and…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022

Green party chief Lorna Slater calls on UK to copy France's domestic flights ban

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Greens co-leader said the French policy - which curbs short-haul flights where there is a rail alternative - should be looked at by Tory ministers.

Daily Record · Dec 13, 2022

'Warm banks' are an outrage - a failure of the welfare state and the Tory government

The existence of warm banks is also a damning indictment of the UK’s 21st century welfare state. A social security system should have compassion at its core, with the needs of children and families central.

Daily Record · Dec 9, 2022

Green party boss Slater admits scathing report is a 'wake up call' for Scot Gov on climate change

EXCLUSIVE: In an interview with the Record, Lorna Slater conceded efforts to drive down Scotland's emissions weren't going fast enough.

Daily Record · Dec 9, 2022

Return of beavers to Scotland hailed as global example by Scots nature minister

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking ahead of the crucial UN COP15 summit, Green biodiversity minister Lorna Slater said 'destructive' man-made activities towards nature had to end.

Daily Record · Dec 9, 2022

SNP would win outright majority in new Holyrood election, poll suggests

THE SNP would command a majority at Holyrood and the Greens would return a record number of MSPs after a fresh Scottish parliament election,…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2022

'Reckless climate vandalism': Michael Gove slammed for approving new coal mine

THE Scottish Greens have said the UK Government has “bulldozed a Westminster sized hole” into its net zero commitments after approving the first…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2022

Glasgow councillors call for safe and free transport for late night workers

The city's Green group will bring a motion to a full council meeting tomorrow. It follows a campaign from trade union Unite, which wants employers to accept a duty of care to their staff.

Glasgow Live · Dec 7, 2022