Maggie Chapman

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Keir Starmer has outlined the Government's intention to 'crack down' on welfare spending

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Labour Government's welfare cuts branded ‘vile and out of touch’ by Scottish parties

We must ensure homes are for living in, not for profiteering, writes Maggie Chapman

We must ensure homes are for living in, not for profiteering, writes Maggie Chapman

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Maggie Chapman: Rent control plans fall far short of what’s needed

More detail is needed on Keir Starmer's GB Energy plans, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

More detail is needed on Keir Starmer's GB Energy plans, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Wee Ginger Dug: We are right to distrust promises of gifts from Westminster

Queen Elizabeth died two years ago after being on the throne for 70 years

Queen Elizabeth died two years ago after being on the throne for 70 years

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Taxpayer-funded Scottish Queen memorial 'inappropriate', says MSP

Maggie Chapman is pressing Shirley-Anne Somerville on bringing in a ban

Maggie Chapman is pressing Shirley-Anne Somerville on bringing in a ban

LGBT+ conversion therapy ban

Silent majority don’t view therapy for gender dysphoria as dangerous

Green MSPs have sent John Swinney a letter urging him to reconsider ditching plans to introduce free bus travel for asylum seekers who are banned from working under UK immigration rules

Green MSPs have sent John Swinney a letter urging him to reconsider ditching plans to introduce free bus travel for asylum seekers who are banned from working under UK immigration rules

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Greens urge John Swinney to 'think again' after ditching asylum seeker bus scheme

The hearing continues at the Court of Session in Edinburgh

The hearing continues at the Court of Session in Edinburgh

Court of Session

Scottish council 'failed' in its legal obligations on controversial park plans

The activists say the incinerator causes air pollution and puts local residents at risk of health complications

The activists say the incinerator causes air pollution and puts local residents at risk of health complications

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Climate activists blockade entrance to incinerator site in Aberdeen

Keir Starmer's has been urged by the Scottish Greens to deliver fair and fast compensation for women affected by sudden changes to the state pension age

Keir Starmer's has been urged by the Scottish Greens to deliver fair and fast compensation for women affected by sudden changes to the state pension age

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Keir Starmer urged to deliver fair and fast compensation for Waspi women

Chapman called on all pro-devolution parties and candidates to commit to lifting the veto

Chapman called on all pro-devolution parties and candidates to commit to lifting the veto

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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Scottish Greens call for end to gender reform veto ahead of major Pride event

Maggie Chapman has urged the Scottish Government to provide a timeline for the introduction of the human rights bill

Maggie Chapman has urged the Scottish Government to provide a timeline for the introduction of the human rights bill

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Greens call for clarity from Scottish Government on future of human rights bill

Maggie Chapman held the position of rector at Aberdeen University from 2014 to 2021

Maggie Chapman held the position of rector at Aberdeen University from 2014 to 2021

Aberdeen University

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Former rector 'very concerned' as Aberdeen University 'faces going bust in 12 months'

Roz Adams was dismissed by Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) over her views on sex-realist beliefs

Roz Adams was dismissed by Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) over her views on sex-realist beliefs

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Dismissed Edinburgh rape centre worker wins tribunal case over gender beliefs

Xander Elliards was covering a major protest when the incident occurred

Xander Elliards was covering a major protest when the incident occurred

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MSP writes to Police Scotland Chief Constable after National journalist arrest threat

Hard-right Tory MP Suella Braverman opposes the two-child benefit cap, while Labour's Wes Streeting supports it

Hard-right Tory MP Suella Braverman opposes the two-child benefit cap, while Labour's Wes Streeting supports it

Alison Thewliss

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'Heinous': Labour panned for backing benefit cap – after Suella Braverman opposes it

Rishi Sunak has been criticised after announcing that the Conservatives would keep the two-child benefit cap if they win the next election

Rishi Sunak has been criticised after announcing that the Conservatives would keep the two-child benefit cap if they win the next election

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'Moral disgrace': Scottish Greens react to PM's pledge to keep two-child benefit cap

Successive UK Governments have committed to banning conversion therapy since 2018 - yet a draft bill has so far failed to materialise

Successive UK Governments have committed to banning conversion therapy since 2018 - yet a draft bill has so far failed to materialise

LGBT+ conversion therapy ban

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Concerns raised that UK may block Scotland's conversion therapy ban

Maggie Chapman has called our the behaviour of Stephen Kerr

Maggie Chapman has called our the behaviour of Stephen Kerr

Edward Mountain

MSPs ought to be leading by example, not abusing each other

Reform UK is led by Richard Tice and the party has sacked a candidate who said Scotland was like a 'turd that won't flush'

Reform UK is led by Richard Tice and the party has sacked a candidate who said Scotland was like a 'turd that won't flush'

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Reform UK sack candidate who compared Scotland to a 'turd that won't flush'

Tory donor Frank Hester's comments towards Diane Abbott have sparked questions about controlling donations to political parties

Tory donor Frank Hester's comments towards Diane Abbott have sparked questions about controlling donations to political parties

Electoral reform

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'It's getting worse': MSP calls for donations cap amid Frank Hester saga

Pro-Palestine protesters make their voices heard in London

Pro-Palestine protesters make their voices heard in London

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Maggie Chapman: There are echoes of Iraq in the UK Government's dislike of protest

Renewables can help bring a new era of prosperity for Aberdeen, writes Maggie Chapman

Renewables can help bring a new era of prosperity for Aberdeen, writes Maggie Chapman

Just Transition

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Maggie Chapman: The just transition must put North East communities at its heart

Maggie Chapman said she had no hesitation in condemning attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians

Maggie Chapman said she had no hesitation in condemning attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians

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Maggie Chapman issues statement following controversy over Israel-Hamas tweet

Scottish Labour's leadership has been accused of 'running scared' over its position on trans rights

Scottish Labour's leadership has been accused of 'running scared' over its position on trans rights

Gender reform row

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Scottish Labour leadership accused of 'trying to play both sides' on gender reforms

Maggie Chapman said the Ascension Island plan is 'inhumane'

Maggie Chapman said the Ascension Island plan is 'inhumane'

Illegal immigration bill

UK's Ascension Island plan 'lifted from far-right extremist playbook'

Maggie Chapman slammed fossil fuel industry giants in response, saying they should be funding the transition themselves

Maggie Chapman slammed fossil fuel industry giants in response, saying they should be funding the transition themselves

Just Transition

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Scottish Greens slam oil and gas giants after Shell boss comments

Humza Yousaf was going to answer - but was stopped by Alison Johnstone

Humza Yousaf was going to answer - but was stopped by Alison Johnstone

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MSP BARRED from asking about unlawful Rwanda plan in Holyrood

Douglas Ross said it was 'common sense' that Drag Queen Story Time events are 'inappropriate'

Douglas Ross said it was 'common sense' that Drag Queen Story Time events are 'inappropriate'

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'Over 100 people' attend Drag Queen Story Hour called 'inappropriate' by Douglas Ross

Maggie Chapman has been sanctioned for failing to declare a financial interest

Maggie Chapman has been sanctioned for failing to declare a financial interest

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MSPs vote to sanction Maggie Chapman for code of conduct breach

Maggie Chapman with Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie

Maggie Chapman with Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie

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Scottish Greens MSP sanctioned for breaching conduct code in gender reform committee

A crowd gathered at the top of Calton Hill in support of a Scottish republic

A crowd gathered at the top of Calton Hill in support of a Scottish republic

Coronation of King Charles III

'Our voices are being heard:' What was it like at the Calton Hill republic rally?

RAF Wethersfield in Essex, one of the proposed sites to house asylum seekers.

RAF Wethersfield in Essex, one of the proposed sites to house asylum seekers.

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Tory move to house asylum seekers in barges and military bases widely condemned

John Swinney (left) scolded Stephen Kerr for his

John Swinney (left) scolded Stephen Kerr for his

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'Insulting bile': Tory MSP slammed for dismissing wellbeing economy as 'meaningless'

Tommy Sheppard (right) and others are calling for the abolishment of the monarchy and an independent Scottish republic.

Tommy Sheppard (right) and others are calling for the abolishment of the monarchy and an independent Scottish republic.

Coronation of King Charles III

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Tommy Sheppard and other prominent Scots sign Scottish republic declaration

Maggie Chapman (left) is calling on Suella Braverman (right) to reassess the UK's strategy on domestic terror threats

Maggie Chapman (left) is calling on Suella Braverman (right) to reassess the UK's strategy on domestic terror threats

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Far-right rally in Scotland should spark rethink of domestic terror threat, says MSP

Put yourself in workers’ shoes and you may understand just how important they are

Put yourself in workers’ shoes and you may understand just how important they are

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Maggie Chapman: We’re forgetting just how essential our workers are

Maggie Chapman leads the equalities portfolio for the Scottish Greens

Maggie Chapman leads the equalities portfolio for the Scottish Greens

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'It's going to be hell': Green MSP raises fears of impact of gender reform block

Maggie Chapman said the UK Government would set a 'terrible precedent' if it did not recognise Scottish GRCs

Maggie Chapman said the UK Government would set a 'terrible precedent' if it did not recognise Scottish GRCs

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Refusing to recognise Scottish gender certificates 'disgraceful new low' from UK

The Scottish Greens have called on lawmakers to ban conversion therapy

The Scottish Greens have called on lawmakers to ban conversion therapy

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MSPs urged to make 2023 the year conversion therapy is banned

Annabelle Ewing had to suspend proceedings after members of the public shouted 'shame' at MSPs

Annabelle Ewing had to suspend proceedings after members of the public shouted 'shame' at MSPs

Gender equality

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Protest in public gallery causes significant delay to final gender reform debate

Refugees need equal access to mental health services, the Scottish Greens say

Refugees need equal access to mental health services, the Scottish Greens say

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Refugees must get equal access to mental health services, demand Scottish Greens

Government ministers are reportedly looking to raise the pension age to 68 sooner than expected

Government ministers are reportedly looking to raise the pension age to 68 sooner than expected

Pension outrage

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'Cruel' UK slated for 'war on pensioners' with aim to raise retirement age

The gender reform bill has moved on to the final stage of Holyrood scrutiny

The gender reform bill has moved on to the final stage of Holyrood scrutiny

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Trans law reform clears penultimate hurdles on path to becoming law

Keir Starmer said that the UK has become

Keir Starmer said that the UK has become

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Starmer using Tories language on migration, say Scottish Greens

The ONS revealed inflation jumped to higher than expected in October

The ONS revealed inflation jumped to higher than expected in October

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UK inflation hits 41-year high due to surging energy bills

Anne McLaughlin (left) said

Anne McLaughlin (left) said

Conservative Party

France migrant deal 'will not fix disastrous Tory asylum system'

Nicola Sturgeon met with representatives from Global South countries at COP27 to discuss loss and damage

Nicola Sturgeon met with representatives from Global South countries at COP27 to discuss loss and damage

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What is 'loss and damage' and how is Scotland leading the way at COP27?

Maggie Chapman is set to work with Unite Hospitality to help late workers get home safe

Maggie Chapman is set to work with Unite Hospitality to help late workers get home safe

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Scottish Greens MSP to launch Member's Bill to ensure late workers get home safely

Few will miss Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng or the experiments they inflicted on our economy but
if the Tories’ answer is Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt, then the wrong question being asked

Few will miss Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng or the experiments they inflicted on our economy but
if the Tories’ answer is Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt, then the wrong question being asked

Conservative Party

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Scotland leaving the Union will mean real change - unlike Truss's resignation

We will be at the Scottish Greens Conference in Dundee over the weekend so come have a chat!

We will be at the Scottish Greens Conference in Dundee over the weekend so come have a chat!

PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD

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Get all the news from the Scottish Greens conference in Dundee this weekend

Kirsty Blackman (left) has called on Liz Truss to U-turn on her

Kirsty Blackman (left) has called on Liz Truss to U-turn on her

Conservative Party

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Calls for Liz Truss to U-turn on 'obscene' plans to slash benefits

Maggie Chapman (left) and Alison Thewliss (right) have slammed the Chancellor's major U-turn

Maggie Chapman (left) and Alison Thewliss (right) have slammed the Chancellor's major U-turn

Alison Thewliss

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'He has to go': Scottish Greens and SNP slam Chancellor's dramatic U-turn

Prince Charles taking part in a traditional sword dance during a visit to Saudi Arabia
in 2014

Prince Charles taking part in a traditional sword dance during a visit to Saudi Arabia
in 2014

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We need to talk about the future role of the monarchy, not just the players involved

The Scottish Greens have slammed reported cuts to the benefits of part time workers

The Scottish Greens have slammed reported cuts to the benefits of part time workers

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'Despicable and needless:' Scottish Greens slam Tory plans to cut benefits