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Scottish Greens unveil 2021 election candidates | Scottish Greens unveil 2021 election candidates |
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The Scottish Greens are aiming to win two seats in every region at the next Scottish Parliament election. | |
At the party's conference in Inverness, co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater unveiled the candidates who will contest the regional lists at the 2021 Holyrood election. | At the party's conference in Inverness, co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater unveiled the candidates who will contest the regional lists at the 2021 Holyrood election. |
All the party's MSPs have been reselected apart from John Finnie, who has announced his retirement. | All the party's MSPs have been reselected apart from John Finnie, who has announced his retirement. |
Ariane Burgess hopes to replace him, followed by Anne Thomas. | Ariane Burgess hopes to replace him, followed by Anne Thomas. |
Ms Burgess, who tops the regional list for the Highlands and Islands, said: "I'm honoured to be selected to be lead candidate for the region. John Finnie has worked tirelessly to improve the lives and opportunities in the region, and I want to be in the position to continue his legacy. | Ms Burgess, who tops the regional list for the Highlands and Islands, said: "I'm honoured to be selected to be lead candidate for the region. John Finnie has worked tirelessly to improve the lives and opportunities in the region, and I want to be in the position to continue his legacy. |
"Greens can longer be the raindrops at the start of the storm. We need to be the storm. Our campaign starts now." | "Greens can longer be the raindrops at the start of the storm. We need to be the storm. Our campaign starts now." |
'Biggest campaign ever' | 'Biggest campaign ever' |
Co-leader Patrick Harvie tops the Glasgow list, followed by Dennistoun councillor Kim Long, while Alison Johnstone and Andy Wightman are followed by co-leader Lorna Slater in the Lothian list. | Co-leader Patrick Harvie tops the Glasgow list, followed by Dennistoun councillor Kim Long, while Alison Johnstone and Andy Wightman are followed by co-leader Lorna Slater in the Lothian list. |
Ross Greer in West Scotland is followed by Carolynn Scrimgeour, while Mid Scotland and Fife will see Mags Hall follow Mark Ruskell. | Ross Greer in West Scotland is followed by Carolynn Scrimgeour, while Mid Scotland and Fife will see Mags Hall follow Mark Ruskell. |
The Central region list is topped by Gillian Mackay followed by Rosemary McGowan and the South of Scotland list will have Laura Moodie and Barbra Harvie at the top. | The Central region list is topped by Gillian Mackay followed by Rosemary McGowan and the South of Scotland list will have Laura Moodie and Barbra Harvie at the top. |
Former co-convener Maggie Chapman tops the list for the North East, followed by Guy Ingerson. | Former co-convener Maggie Chapman tops the list for the North East, followed by Guy Ingerson. |
Gillian Mackay said: "Four of Scotland's top climate polluters are within minutes of where I grew up. I can't wait to be part of the most successful green team ever." | Gillian Mackay said: "Four of Scotland's top climate polluters are within minutes of where I grew up. I can't wait to be part of the most successful green team ever." |
Councillor Kim Long said: "We have a lot to do. We are going to run our biggest campaign ever and win a record number of MSPs." | Councillor Kim Long said: "We have a lot to do. We are going to run our biggest campaign ever and win a record number of MSPs." |
At the conference, Mr Harvie and Ms Long will point to the success the party has had with only six MSPs. | At the conference, Mr Harvie and Ms Long will point to the success the party has had with only six MSPs. |
And they will say the party "can lead the way with a vision for a green and independent Scotland." | And they will say the party "can lead the way with a vision for a green and independent Scotland." |
The party is concerned at the lack of short-term measures to significantly cut Scotland's carbon footprint and will say this is why more Green MSPs are needed to push for a Scottish Green New Deal. | The party is concerned at the lack of short-term measures to significantly cut Scotland's carbon footprint and will say this is why more Green MSPs are needed to push for a Scottish Green New Deal. |
'Positive future' | 'Positive future' |
Co-leader Lorna Slater said: "It takes courage to stand up and say things are going to change. We need to do politics and power differently. | Co-leader Lorna Slater said: "It takes courage to stand up and say things are going to change. We need to do politics and power differently. |
"We need to expect courage from our leaders... the Scottish Green New deal is the foundation for fundamental changes in where power and decision-making lie in Scotland and it describes the positive future for Scotland that we'd like to see for our kids and grandkids." | "We need to expect courage from our leaders... the Scottish Green New deal is the foundation for fundamental changes in where power and decision-making lie in Scotland and it describes the positive future for Scotland that we'd like to see for our kids and grandkids." |
She added: "The Holyrood campaign starts here, today. I'm so proud of our candidates. We really can get a bigger Green group elected than ever before." | She added: "The Holyrood campaign starts here, today. I'm so proud of our candidates. We really can get a bigger Green group elected than ever before." |
The party is also set to debate the future of social security in Scotland. | The party is also set to debate the future of social security in Scotland. |
A motion on the merits of granting immigrants access to universal credit will be brought, with social security spokeswoman Alison Johnstone claiming that while this would be a welcome step, more fundamental reform of Scotland's social security system is needed to make it fit for purpose. | A motion on the merits of granting immigrants access to universal credit will be brought, with social security spokeswoman Alison Johnstone claiming that while this would be a welcome step, more fundamental reform of Scotland's social security system is needed to make it fit for purpose. |
She said: "The UK government has taken a sledgehammer to social security provision over recent years leaving the most vulnerable people in our communities in dire straights. | She said: "The UK government has taken a sledgehammer to social security provision over recent years leaving the most vulnerable people in our communities in dire straights. |
"I welcome the introduction of a more equitable social security in Scotland, although obviously only a small number of payments are actually devolved. | "I welcome the introduction of a more equitable social security in Scotland, although obviously only a small number of payments are actually devolved. |
"It is vital the dignity and respect is at the heart of our social security system." | "It is vital the dignity and respect is at the heart of our social security system." |