This measure shows the strength of community in our city, says Lorna Slater, but can never substitute the structural change and policies needed to tackle poverty.
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Now’s the time for a car-free Holyrood Park
Having car free roads in the park has made people feel safer, more active and ready to explore the outdoors, says Lorna Slater MSP
Lorna Slater MSP compares what Westminster has to offer with the Scottish Government’s white paper
Last week was a big week in the Scottish Parliament, and a historic week for tenants – Lorna Slater
It should not be this hot. This global crisis needs individual governments to take action now – Lorna Slater
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Putting the brakes on fast fashion
Lorna Slater on the launch of the Circular Textiles Fund and what that can do to mitigate the cost to the planet of fast fashion.
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The possibilities are huge with independence
Lorna Slater MSP – an independent Scotland would give us the best possible platform to build an economy that works for people and the planet.
Lorna Slater MSP on the benefits of tackling wasteful production of packaging and creating a sustainable future.
There can be no place for ‘conversion therapy’ in the fairer and more equal Scotland that we are building.
As an independent country, Scotland can follow an energy policy that is fuelled by renewables rather than repression, argues Lorna Slater
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Stepping up to the mark for the city
Greens are making a big difference in government. We want to do the same for our city, says Lorna Slater
Scotland has some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world, and we are putting it at the heart of our recovery, says Lorna Slater MSP
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Edinburgh can’t ignore climate extremes
Recent flash floods are a stark reminder of the urgent action we need to take on the climate emergency, says Lorna Slater.
We need Spaces for People to be improved, not removed, argues Lorna Slater
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Housing is a human right
Everyone deserves safe, warm and affordable housing and protection from unjust rent increases, discrimination and unfair eviction, says Lorna Slater.
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Good job creation
Hospitality businesses will have to up their game, says Lorna Slater, if they want their workforce back.
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Shaping Edinburgh for a green recovery
Edinburgh is still a city where the car is king, says Lorna Slater. Our recovery plans should embrace space for socialising, walking, wheeling and cycling without the fug of toxic traffic fumes.
Lorna Slater reflects on her transition so far from engineering project manager to MSP.
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The final push
It’s looking like we’re on track to double our MSPs, that – and a good nights sleep – is a boost for the last week of the campaign.
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Register to vote!
With media coverage going well, it’s time to focus on getting the vote out.
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In the thick of it
Radio and TV interviews, manifesto launch, hustings – one day deep in the heart of the campaign.
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Back down to earth
A bit of a breather for Lorna ahead of the game-changing election week in four weeks time.
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The kind of politics you want
Scotland has just over four weeks to rebuild trust in forward-looking, constructive politics, says Lorna Slater.
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Chalk and cheese
Engender’s women’s hustings couldn’t have been more different to last week’s leaders’ debate.
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Imposter syndrome
On BBC Leaders’ Debate this week…
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Infographic aide-mémoire
A whistle-stop tour through some recent Green wins in the Scottish Parliament.
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‘Before that set to…’
Lorna looks up Patrick on Question Time – not bad!
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Debate practice
Scary stuff this – Lorna muses over the prospect of her first debate on air.
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My favourite subject
Lorna’s been invited to give a guest lecture for students at Napier University.
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Under pressure
Our planet is facing a climate catastrophe, the stress of getting our message across on TV so that people vote Green is enormous.
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Politics still privileged
Not everyone is able to take the time off work needed to be a candidate.
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Clean clothes on
Two exciting events this week: Scotland’s Citizen’s Assembly is presenting their final report, and the first of a series of Bright Green debates.
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‘Send a message to…’
Thousands of emails come to candidates, asking if they’ll give their support to campaigns if they’re elected. So how to manage these?
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Lockdown fatigue
The theme of this week is rest! Before the campaign gets going in earnest, Lorna’s making the most of a week without meetings.
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Why put yourself out there?
Lorna answers her mum…
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Lucky for some
How much easier commuting for Edinburgh-based MSPs
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It’s a tough ask in a pandemic
At a members’ meeting last night on campaigning during Covid 19.
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Polling and prospects for the Greens
Lorna starts off this video blog thinking about polling and the possibility of becoming an MSP.
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From Antarctica to Leith Walk
Lorna Slater explains why a trip to Antarctica has given her extra determination to tackle climate change back home.
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Vote for the Planet
Lorna Slater, Green candidate in the Leith Walk ward by-election, on why we need Greens in government at all levels.