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With 800 new members in six months, the Scottish Greens are growing across Scotland and on course to reach record numbers ahead of next year’s crucial Holyrood election, says party Co-leader Gillian Mackay.
With 8279 members, the highest level since 2016, the Greens have long overtaken the Scottish Tories and Liberal Democrats. Scottish Labour refuses to publish membership figures, but are widely reported to be in freefall.
The Scottish Greens will hold their autumn conference in Edinburgh this weekend, with a sold out venue and Gillian and Ross Greer giving their first speeches as Co-leaders.
Gillian said:
“I am really proud to be the Co-leader of a party that is growing in the polls and seeing membership surges all across the country.
“Our activists and branches are the bedrock of our movement, and I am delighted that so many people are joining and boosting our movement.
“With more supporters we can take our party to the next level and take on those who are rigging the system against people and planet.
“We have shown the impact Green voices can have. It is Green MSPs and Green members who delivered free bus travel for everyone under 22, removed peak rail fares and scrapped school meal debt. There are fantastic Green councillors in our city chambers and town halls, delivering real grassroots action for their communities.
“This is just the beginning. With more members we can do even more. There is clearly momentum for change, and we are at the forefront of it. For anyone considering it my message is simple, join us.
“Next May Scotland will face a crucial choice. Labour has failed and the SNP refuse to take the urgent action that is needed. Only the Scottish Greens will offer the real change that is needed to cut bills, support families and start to tackle the climate emergency.”