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Greens in Edinburgh congratulate Alison Johnstone on her election as Parliament Presiding Officer

Alison Johnstone’s election comes on top of a record result for the Scottish Greens and is a further sign of how central Green politics now is to Scottish political debate


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Their future depends on it

Alison Johnstone on protecting Scotland’s wildlife and why you should vote Green this Thursday.


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Imagine if every park had one of these

The Archimedes Screw sounds like something from Greek mythology, but in fact it is a clever device that powers one of our city parks. Alison Johnstone reports…


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It’s time for ambitious investment in greener cities

With even the US is investing in its streetscapes – there’s no excuse for Scotland to be left behind on green infrastructure says Alison Johnstone.


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Unfinished business

If re-elected in May, Alison Johnstone aims to ban fox hunting for good.


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Greens call for Edinburgh to divest in fossil fuels

Pension funds should invest in green energy production, house building and public transport improvements.


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Healthy, happy bairns

Alison Johnstone writes about Scottish Greens’ commitment to play-based learning at kindergarten for three to six year-olds before starting formal primary education.


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A special day for mountain hares

Alison Johnstone tells the story of the campaign to stop the unrestricted slaughter of Scotland’s mountain hares.


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Safe home, solid foundation

Investment in social housing should be a key part of a green recovery and will help tackle child poverty too, argues Alison Johnstone.


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Time to go wild

Can Scotland becomes the world’s first rewilding nation? Yes, and there’s no time to waste, says Alison Johnstone.


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NHS and care workers need a permanent, decent pay rise

It’s time to reflect on the workers we value most, and pay them accordingly, says Alison Johnstone


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Safety First

As difficult as the latest months of restrictions have been, there are some reassuring things we can cling to argues Alison Johnstone.


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Natural decline

With one in nine species at threat of extinction in Scotland, the decline of our natural world shows no sign of slowing says Alison Johnstone.


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Tragic death of cyclist needs an immediate response

Edinburgh needs a zero-tolerance approach to the deaths of cyclists and pedestrians on our roads, says Alison Johnstone


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Royal High School decision: at last

Alison Johnstone welcomes the long-awaited decision over the former Royal High School on Calton Hill.


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Tiers on the horizon

This week parliament is to debate the Scottish Government’s new five tier system of lockdowns. Alison Johnstone previews.


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Working for a fairer future

Hospitality workers need a better deal, says Alison Johnstone.


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Poverty and politics

Poverty is a result of political choices, says Alison Johnstone.


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Outdoor matters

Outdoor learning must be protected through the coronavirus crisis says Alison Johnstone.


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Extinction rebellion

David Attenborough’s Extinction documentary is yet another wake-up call, says Alison Johnstone.


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Flooding alert

Recent flooding in Edinburgh and Broxburn may be a foretaste of many such events if we are not serious about climate change, warns Alison Johnstone.


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Protecting and improving public health

Protecting and improving public health as restrictions are lifted must be a priority, says Alison Johnstone


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Safe and supported

Everyone has the right to feel safe and supported says Alison Johnstone.


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No reverse gear on homelessness

Improvements in homelessness in Edinburgh can’t be allowed to go into reverse, argues Alison Johnstone.


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A cultured city

2020 can provide an opportunity to rethink city space for cultural benefit says Alison Johnstone.


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Delivering on childcare

Alison Johnstone wants to see expansion in childcare back on track.


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Safer roads

The latest tragic deaths on Edinburgh roads and footways is yet another wake-up call says Alison Johnstone.


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Stay safe!

Public health in public places has to remain top priority, says Alison Johnstone.


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Getting schools back safely

More needs done to get schools up and running safely, says Alison Johnstone.


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A bolder Holyrood?

Universal Basic Income will be a test of Scotland’s appetite for the truly radical, says Alison Johnstone.


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Easing lockdown

Without much more regular testing, steps to ease lockdown are still making a journey into the unknown, claims Alison Johnstone.


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Edinburgh’s New Era

In many ways – from transport, to housing, to culture – Edinburgh can define a new era, writes Alison Johnstone.


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Four days a week?

Alison Johnstone welcomes growing support for the Green policy of a four day working week.


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Lockdown abuse

While living in lockdown may be hard for most people, for some it is downright dangerous says Alison Johnstone.


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Messaging mess

Alison Johnstone laments the failure of governments to give clear and consistent messages on the coronavirus pandemic.


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Business as usual – no thanks

There should be no going back to “business as usual” says Alison Johnstone.


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Transparency in a crisis

Governments must be clear, consistent and transparent with information, says Alison Johnstone.


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The virus which exposes inequality

Coronavirus has further exposed stark inequalities in our society says Alison Johnstone.


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From Coronavirus to Climate Crisis

The Climate emergency must be next crisis we tackle says Alison Johnstone.


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Locking down

Different people with different lives will experience this lockdown in different ways, reflects Alison Johnstone.