Greens call for crackdown on property-hoarding tax avoiders
Scotland must act to crack down on property-hoarding tax avoiders to tackle the housing crisis, says the Scottish Greens’ finance spokesperson Ross Greer MSP.
Greens bid to help first time buyers by lifting limit on Council Tax for second and empty homes
The Scottish Greens have lodged proposals to help first time home buyers by allowing councils to set whatever higher rate of Council Tax they wish for second and empty homes.
Green MSP call for flexipass rail tickets on more routes for Renfrewshire commuters
Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer has urged the Scottish Government to allow flexipass rail tickets to more routes, helping more people in Renfrewshire to save money on their commute.
Scottish Green MSP urges government to protect renters in Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire’s Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer, has urged the Scottish Government to support renters by extending protections currently set to end on 1st April.
Greens secure voter registration project for schools, universities and colleges
Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that it will take forward his proposal to trial automatic voter registration in high schools, colleges and universities.
Scottish Greens welcome Scottish Government U-turn on double jobs
The Scottish Government is now set to back a move to ban MSPs holding second jobs as an MP ahead of the 2026 election.
Greens lodge proposal for ‘equal respect’ for Gaelic and Scots
If we are to protect the Gaelic and Scots languages, then we must give them equal respect with English under the law, says Local Green MSP Ross Greer.
Scottish Greens call for automatic voter registration in schools
An MSP has lodged an amendment to the upcoming Elections Bill ahead of its Stage 2 proceedings next week, encouraging the Scottish Government to fund projects which would automatically register…
Greens lodge proposals to ban Lords from serving in Scottish Parliament
Members of the House of Lords would be disqualified from serving in the Scottish Parliament under proposals lodged today by Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer.
Scottish Greens call for introduction of ‘mansion tax’ in Scottish budget
The introduction of a ‘mansion tax’ on the sale of the most expensive homes is one of a number of property tax changes proposed by the Scottish Greens, with the