Local Scottish Green candidates unveiled ahead of next year’s Holyrood election
The Scottish Greens have announced their local slate of candidates for the Highlands and Islands region ahead of next year’s Holyrood election. The party hopes to return a record number of MSPs at the ballot box next May, including two in the Highlands and Islands.
A recent poll indicated that the party could secure 15 MPs, giving the Scottish Greens a stronger voice in Parliament to push for bold, fair and progressive policies that champion people and planet above corporate greed.
The local candidates for the Scottish Greens will be knocking on doors across the region, building the case for a fairer, greener Highlands and Islands and to hear what issues are important to local people. Unlike other parties, the Scottish Greens are supported by grassroots campaigners in communities across the country, not big businesses and millionaires, so hearing local issues on the ground is important for Green candidates.
Reacting to the announcement, Scottish Greens Co-Leader, Lorna Slater MSP said:
“Next year’s election is pivotal for the future of Scotland and our planet, that’s why I am delighted that Scottish Green members have selected such strong lead candidates in the Highlands and Islands who will deliver real change in Holyrood.
“Greens have been the only influential left-wing force in the Scottish Parliament for decades, delivering free bus travel for young people, scrapping peak rail fares, and securing tax reforms to ensure the richest in society pay their fair share to support the services we all rely on, like our NHS.”
Scottish Greens lead candidate for Highlands & Islands, Ariane Burgess MSP said:
“I am delighted to have been re-selected to stand as the Scottish Greens candidate for the Highlands & Islands. Knowing that members trust me to continue standing up for the region is incredibly motivating. Local volunteers and I will be knocking on doors across the region in the coming months, ensuring the voices of local people are at the heart of our campaign for a fairer, greener Scotland.
“If returned to Parliament, I am determined to continue our work to push for the climate emergency to be taken seriously instead of putting corporate profits ahead of our planet.
“A vote for the Scottish Greens will get Scotland back on track in protecting climate and nature, secure the pro-independence majority in Holyrood, and continue advancing the case to rejoin the European Union. This is the positive vision that Scottish Green MSPs will continue to make on the doorsteps across the Highlands and Islands.”