Iris Duane MSP 🇵🇸🇺🇦
@irisduane.bsky.social
Green MSP for the Glasgow Region 💚
Socialist, feminist and trade unionist ✊🏾
Let’s make hope normal again!
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Socialist, feminist and trade unionist ✊🏾
Let’s make hope normal again!
she/her/hers
Views my own 🏴🇺🇦🇵🇸
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The Fight Against Violence Towards Women Didn't End with the Suffragettes
The suffragettes fought for far more than the right to vote. They challenged a society that expected women to stay silent, accept inequality, and tolerate injustice.
The suffragettes fought for far more than the right to vote. They challenged a society that expected women to stay silent, accept inequality, and tolerate injustice.
August 11, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The Fight Against Violence Towards Women Didn't End with the Suffragettes
The suffragettes fought for far more than the right to vote. They challenged a society that expected women to stay silent, accept inequality, and tolerate injustice.
The suffragettes fought for far more than the right to vote. They challenged a society that expected women to stay silent, accept inequality, and tolerate injustice.
The most anti-LGBT prime minister since the 80s who oversaw the largest number of race riots since the 80s?
History has already judged you, and left you behind 50 years ago.
History has already judged you, and left you behind 50 years ago.
Starmer will hope history judges him more kindly than his party
Starmer will hope history judges him more kindly than his party
'A hugely successful election winner who struggled in office – Starmer will hope history will judge him more kindly than his party did'
news.sky.com
July 18, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The most anti-LGBT prime minister since the 80s who oversaw the largest number of race riots since the 80s?
History has already judged you, and left you behind 50 years ago.
History has already judged you, and left you behind 50 years ago.
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on this day in 1995, scientists discovered bisexuality. happy 31st birthday to all my fellow bs
July 17, 2026 at 3:10 PM
on this day in 1995, scientists discovered bisexuality. happy 31st birthday to all my fellow bs
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After our best ever election result, the Green MSPs are recruiting our biggest ever staff team!
There are several opportunities in the regional office I share with @irisduane.bsky.social in Glasgow, as well as in Parliament.
Find out more here: greens.scot/work-with-us
There are several opportunities in the regional office I share with @irisduane.bsky.social in Glasgow, as well as in Parliament.
Find out more here: greens.scot/work-with-us
Job vacancies & Volunteer positions
For People. For Planet.
greens.scot
July 14, 2026 at 4:57 PM
After our best ever election result, the Green MSPs are recruiting our biggest ever staff team!
There are several opportunities in the regional office I share with @irisduane.bsky.social in Glasgow, as well as in Parliament.
Find out more here: greens.scot/work-with-us
There are several opportunities in the regional office I share with @irisduane.bsky.social in Glasgow, as well as in Parliament.
Find out more here: greens.scot/work-with-us
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If you think Labour’s viciously transphobic schools “guidance” will not affect your child, because they are not trans, you are wrong.
The Rights Respecting School is dead. This will affect all children in every school in the UK. If one child’s human rights are violated, it is a RRS for no-one.
The Rights Respecting School is dead. This will affect all children in every school in the UK. If one child’s human rights are violated, it is a RRS for no-one.
When Section 28 ended, as a teacher I made my school a Rights Respecting School; it based its ethos & teaching on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The government’s anti-trans “guidance” means that, from 1st Sept being a Rights Respecting School will be impossible.
The government’s anti-trans “guidance” means that, from 1st Sept being a Rights Respecting School will be impossible.
July 10, 2026 at 6:49 AM
If you think Labour’s viciously transphobic schools “guidance” will not affect your child, because they are not trans, you are wrong.
The Rights Respecting School is dead. This will affect all children in every school in the UK. If one child’s human rights are violated, it is a RRS for no-one.
The Rights Respecting School is dead. This will affect all children in every school in the UK. If one child’s human rights are violated, it is a RRS for no-one.
Why can't the government choose women over war?
James Murray on maternity care: "What I'm not going to do today, & I'll just be up front about this, I'm not going to say here's the funding, here's the timeline.."
Ridge: thats what the govt has done on defence, so why can't you do the same when it comes to maternity care?
Ridge: thats what the govt has done on defence, so why can't you do the same when it comes to maternity care?
July 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Why can't the government choose women over war?
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It’s places like these which have enabled Glasgow to become one of Europe’s great cultural cities. Spaces for creativity which are inclusive, community-led and free of the worst aspects of commercialisation are critically important – they are our cultural infrastructure, Patrick Harvie ✍️
July 10, 2026 at 9:46 AM
It’s places like these which have enabled Glasgow to become one of Europe’s great cultural cities. Spaces for creativity which are inclusive, community-led and free of the worst aspects of commercialisation are critically important – they are our cultural infrastructure, Patrick Harvie ✍️
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Interested in working with the @scottishgreens.org MSPs?
We are recruiting for loads of roles across our massively expanded parliamentary team this summer
greens.scot/work-with-us
We are recruiting for loads of roles across our massively expanded parliamentary team this summer
greens.scot/work-with-us
Job vacancies & Volunteer positions
For People. For Planet.
greens.scot
July 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Interested in working with the @scottishgreens.org MSPs?
We are recruiting for loads of roles across our massively expanded parliamentary team this summer
greens.scot/work-with-us
We are recruiting for loads of roles across our massively expanded parliamentary team this summer
greens.scot/work-with-us
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It tells you everything you need to know about the state of British society when the Anne Frank Trust has to step in because of the dehumanising attacks on the LGBT community. What a disgrace we’ve become
July 10, 2026 at 12:37 PM
It tells you everything you need to know about the state of British society when the Anne Frank Trust has to step in because of the dehumanising attacks on the LGBT community. What a disgrace we’ve become
After their most disastrous election in history …
Labour have decided to drift ever further to the right?
In Glasgow we greens got 11,000 more votes than Labour by being true to ourselves … when will they learn.
Labour have decided to drift ever further to the right?
In Glasgow we greens got 11,000 more votes than Labour by being true to ourselves … when will they learn.
A Tory councillor who agreed to be struck off the teaching register after calling Nicola Sturgeon a 'drooling hag' has defected to Labour
Tory councillor who called Nicola Sturgeon a 'drooling hag' defects to Labour
www.thenational.scot
July 7, 2026 at 12:41 PM
After their most disastrous election in history …
Labour have decided to drift ever further to the right?
In Glasgow we greens got 11,000 more votes than Labour by being true to ourselves … when will they learn.
Labour have decided to drift ever further to the right?
In Glasgow we greens got 11,000 more votes than Labour by being true to ourselves … when will they learn.
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👇This guidance is authoritarian and cruel and cements exclusion and segregation. It will cause real harm to trans people who have accessed these spaces and services for years without incident.
greens.scot/news/mps-urg...
greens.scot/news/mps-urg...
MPs urged to reject cruel EHRC guidance on trans rights
MPs urged to reject cruel EHRC guidance on trans rights - What the EHRC is proposing would lead to more abuse and harassment.
greens.scot
July 7, 2026 at 12:08 PM
👇This guidance is authoritarian and cruel and cements exclusion and segregation. It will cause real harm to trans people who have accessed these spaces and services for years without incident.
greens.scot/news/mps-urg...
greens.scot/news/mps-urg...
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This seems to be a problem with a lot of the planning applications around new datacentres in Scotland. The blurb talks about harnessing local renewables but the details show that the significant investment needed to do that just isn't there. It's greenwashing, and it needs called out.
This is a problem that we really don't need in Scotland. It's insanity to sell ourselves out like this.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Revealed: landmark Scottish AI project has no prospect of meeting renewables promise
Exclusive: Government and developers privately acknowledged Lanarkshire datacentre site had power provision ‘issue’
www.theguardian.com
July 6, 2026 at 8:49 AM
This seems to be a problem with a lot of the planning applications around new datacentres in Scotland. The blurb talks about harnessing local renewables but the details show that the significant investment needed to do that just isn't there. It's greenwashing, and it needs called out.
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The Scottish Government and Creative Scotland must commit to a proper future for the former CCA building - as a culture asset, in public hands and with a worker-led ethos.
A sell-off would be deeply worrying. This is a critical first test for the new Culture Secretary.
greens.scot/news/greens-...
A sell-off would be deeply worrying. This is a critical first test for the new Culture Secretary.
greens.scot/news/greens-...
Greens call for Glasgow’s CCA building to be protected as public cultural asset
Greens call for Glasgow’s CCA building to be protected as public cultural asset - The Scottish Government’s new Culture Secretary must step in to protect the site of Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary ...
greens.scot
July 3, 2026 at 2:49 PM
The Scottish Government and Creative Scotland must commit to a proper future for the former CCA building - as a culture asset, in public hands and with a worker-led ethos.
A sell-off would be deeply worrying. This is a critical first test for the new Culture Secretary.
greens.scot/news/greens-...
A sell-off would be deeply worrying. This is a critical first test for the new Culture Secretary.
greens.scot/news/greens-...
How she has somehow framed herself as the victim of denying others the right to love and be loved is truly surprising.
Kate Forbes: I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views
Kate Forbes: I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views
The former deputy first minister says she was advised to lie about her opinions on same-sex marriage.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 3, 2026 at 8:53 AM
How she has somehow framed herself as the victim of denying others the right to love and be loved is truly surprising.
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Starmer doesn't control this.
He will go down in history as the most anti-LGBTQ+ Prime Minister we've had since Thatcher.
He will go down in history as the most anti-LGBTQ+ Prime Minister we've had since Thatcher.
June 30, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Starmer doesn't control this.
He will go down in history as the most anti-LGBTQ+ Prime Minister we've had since Thatcher.
He will go down in history as the most anti-LGBTQ+ Prime Minister we've had since Thatcher.
412 MPs. An almost supermajority. And they can’t even find enough talent to form a government.
David Miliband is ready to serve in Andy Burnham’s Cabinet. Burnham is actively considering appointing him - possibly as foreign secretary with a seat in the Lords. My story for @theobserveruk.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
David Miliband being considered for senior job in Burnham...
The ‘other’ Miliband brother is keen to return to frontline UK politics and could be foreign secretary with a seat in the Lords
observer.co.uk
June 28, 2026 at 1:59 PM
412 MPs. An almost supermajority. And they can’t even find enough talent to form a government.
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One of the best ways to protect a city from heat is a *lot* more trees.
It should be considered a necessary action for every city to be increasing tree coverage to protect their residents from extreme heat.
It should be considered a necessary action for every city to be increasing tree coverage to protect their residents from extreme heat.
June 25, 2026 at 9:44 AM
One of the best ways to protect a city from heat is a *lot* more trees.
It should be considered a necessary action for every city to be increasing tree coverage to protect their residents from extreme heat.
It should be considered a necessary action for every city to be increasing tree coverage to protect their residents from extreme heat.
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Hyperscale data centres are unwelcome developments, with huge energy use and environmental impact, all to enrich some of the world's worst people.
Join our campaign to get the Scottish Government to call a halt and put clear planning rules in place to prevent this harm.
Join our campaign to get the Scottish Government to call a halt and put clear planning rules in place to prevent this harm.
June 25, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Hyperscale data centres are unwelcome developments, with huge energy use and environmental impact, all to enrich some of the world's worst people.
Join our campaign to get the Scottish Government to call a halt and put clear planning rules in place to prevent this harm.
Join our campaign to get the Scottish Government to call a halt and put clear planning rules in place to prevent this harm.
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More than $10,000 has been donated to Glasgow Children’s Hospital by organisations across a US city in a gesture of 'gratitude and friendship' following the 'unforgettable impact' the Tartan Army had on the area 👏
June 23, 2026 at 7:39 PM
More than $10,000 has been donated to Glasgow Children’s Hospital by organisations across a US city in a gesture of 'gratitude and friendship' following the 'unforgettable impact' the Tartan Army had on the area 👏
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📣 Nature Champions News! 📣
@irisduane.bsky.social is the #NatureChampion for Urban Trees and Woods!
Iris will work with @wtscotsocial.bsky.social to champion these havens for people and wildlife in the Scottish Parliament. 🌳🐝
Discover more:
www.scotlink.org/species/urba...
📸 Jill Jennings
@irisduane.bsky.social is the #NatureChampion for Urban Trees and Woods!
Iris will work with @wtscotsocial.bsky.social to champion these havens for people and wildlife in the Scottish Parliament. 🌳🐝
Discover more:
www.scotlink.org/species/urba...
📸 Jill Jennings
June 22, 2026 at 1:20 PM
📣 Nature Champions News! 📣
@irisduane.bsky.social is the #NatureChampion for Urban Trees and Woods!
Iris will work with @wtscotsocial.bsky.social to champion these havens for people and wildlife in the Scottish Parliament. 🌳🐝
Discover more:
www.scotlink.org/species/urba...
📸 Jill Jennings
@irisduane.bsky.social is the #NatureChampion for Urban Trees and Woods!
Iris will work with @wtscotsocial.bsky.social to champion these havens for people and wildlife in the Scottish Parliament. 🌳🐝
Discover more:
www.scotlink.org/species/urba...
📸 Jill Jennings
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Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust are hosting a screening this Sunday 28th June from 3pm 🕒
Spread the word and don’t miss it!
@glasgowbell.bsky.social @irisduane.bsky.social @hollybruce.bsky.social @patrickharvie.bsky.social
Spread the word and don’t miss it!
@glasgowbell.bsky.social @irisduane.bsky.social @hollybruce.bsky.social @patrickharvie.bsky.social
June 19, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust are hosting a screening this Sunday 28th June from 3pm 🕒
Spread the word and don’t miss it!
@glasgowbell.bsky.social @irisduane.bsky.social @hollybruce.bsky.social @patrickharvie.bsky.social
Spread the word and don’t miss it!
@glasgowbell.bsky.social @irisduane.bsky.social @hollybruce.bsky.social @patrickharvie.bsky.social
Even funnier fact.
Anas Sarwar spent over 100x what I did in his constituency.
He got 94 more votes than me 😭
Anas Sarwar spent over 100x what I did in his constituency.
He got 94 more votes than me 😭
Now that election expenses are back I can reveal that for every single one of my constituency votes (9003) each cost my team around 0.03 pence.
Now that’s what an efficient ground game looks like 🤣
Now that’s what an efficient ground game looks like 🤣
June 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Even funnier fact.
Anas Sarwar spent over 100x what I did in his constituency.
He got 94 more votes than me 😭
Anas Sarwar spent over 100x what I did in his constituency.
He got 94 more votes than me 😭
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Me writing an article about Belfast, the place I've lived in for 40 years: fuck, what if I get that wrong, what if I've misunderstood that, fuck, fuck.
Meanwhile...
Meanwhile...
Also interested to know how the Labour Party was forged out of the shipyards of Belfast, given the Labour Party has never stood for government in Belfast
June 16, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Me writing an article about Belfast, the place I've lived in for 40 years: fuck, what if I get that wrong, what if I've misunderstood that, fuck, fuck.
Meanwhile...
Meanwhile...
Now that election expenses are back I can reveal that for every single one of my constituency votes (9003) each cost my team around 0.03 pence.
Now that’s what an efficient ground game looks like 🤣
Now that’s what an efficient ground game looks like 🤣
June 16, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Now that election expenses are back I can reveal that for every single one of my constituency votes (9003) each cost my team around 0.03 pence.
Now that’s what an efficient ground game looks like 🤣
Now that’s what an efficient ground game looks like 🤣
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i assume banning kids from social media will be accompanied by a huge investment in teen-friendly communtiy spaces (like youth clubs) and social activities?
No?
Huh.
No?
Huh.
June 15, 2026 at 7:37 AM
i assume banning kids from social media will be accompanied by a huge investment in teen-friendly communtiy spaces (like youth clubs) and social activities?
No?
Huh.
No?
Huh.