Lorna Slater
@lornaslater
Scottish Greens MSP for Lothian Region | Co-leader Scottish Greens @scottishgreens | She/Her | 'anarchist advocate for communities' ♻️
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This week Scottish Government will set out plans for the year ahead, including a new Climate Bill. Ministers must not keep pretending it's just a "minor" legislative change. Instead it must be an opportunity to reset climate policy to get Scotland back on track. greens.scot/news/climate-a…
They've cut budgets for: Nature restoration Walking, wheeling and cycling Energy efficiency And brought back peak rail fares scrapped by Scottish Greens Then raided Scotwind offshore wind income, which was intended for investment in the future, especially the green economy.
The SNP could have cut back on business tax breaks which their own review found weren't even working Instead, they've slashed spending on climate action, brought back peak rail fares and axed free bus travel for asylum seekers (all of which had been delivered by Scottish Greens)
A train station in #Winchburgh would be transformative for the town. Allowing locals to leave their cars at home and travel to Linlithgow, Falkirk, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Lorna Slater in parliament yesterday ⤵️
Such a huge moment for so many! Gillian Mackay MSP and her team, as well as the incredible campaigners and activists who have worked to make this Bill a reality should be immensely proud. 🎉