I was asked, as co-convener of the Scottish Greens, to say a few words at the launch event of Edinburgh Greens’ local authority election campaign. These are they. Good evening everyone. It’s great to be here, at the launch of…
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Scotland in Europe: comments from #EGP25
This past weekend, Glasgow and the Scottish Greens welcomed the European Green Party Council to the Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre. It was a great opportunity to see old friends again, like Ska Keller MEP and Mar Garcia, and to meet lots…
Grateful for my re-election as co-convener, there is still much work to do!
I have been re-elected as female co-convener of the Scottish Greens! A huge thank you to everyone who voted for me – I appreciate the confidence you have placed in me, and I will continue to work hard to ensure…
Re-elect Maggie Chapman as Scottish Greens Co-convener
Over the next three weeks, Scottish Green Party members will have the opportunity to select the people who will lead the work of the party, including the co-conveners, over the next year or two (some positions are elected every year,…
We are citizens of the world!
This is the text of my speech to Scottish Greens Conference 2016, Saturday 22nd October. I had the honour of sharing the stage with two great green women: Ska Keller, and Anni Pues. Good morning friends. Thank you very…
Why we must back Nursing Scotland’s Future
I spoke at two hustings organised by the Royal College of Nurses – one in Aberdeen and one in Dundee. In both, I pledged by support for their Nursing Scotland’s Future manifesto. Here’s why. As a green, I believe that…
Mental health must gain equal status with physical health!
These comments are taken from my opening remarks at SAMH‘s national mental health hustings that were held in Dundee. I was there representing the greens, and there were speakers from the SNP, Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats. …
Green priorities for development and industry
With Holyrood elections looming, most candidates have been kept pretty busy speaking at hustings and debates. I wanted to share some of the things I’ve been saying over the last few weeks. The comments below are more-or-less what I said…
International development, social justice and radical democracy
A few weeks ago, I was going to be representing the Scottish Greens at a debate about international development, hosted by NIDOS (Network of International Development Organisations in Scotland), the Scotland Malawi Partnership (SMP), and the Scottish Fair Trade Forum.…
Caroline Lucas’ Bill will reinstate England’s NHS and protect Scotland’s
Public support for the #NHSBill has been amazing. It’s a shame most MPs didn’t show the same commitment.https://t.co/7W1lVYi7Fw — Caroline Lucas (@CarolineLucas) March 11, 2016 UPDATE – The bill fell because not enough Labour MPs – only 15 of…