Hope springs for the Greens while for Labour old habits die hard
Last week was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster for Edinburgh fans of progressive politics.
A budget for climate, equality, and housing justice
A public diner trial, investing in active travel, reducing rents, free bus travel for asylum seekers, private sector enforcement and more. Cllr Alys Mumford explains the Green councillor budget proposals for climate and social justice.
Green councillors eye better Tourist Tax future spending
Edinburgh is set to start collecting a 5% tourist levy from visitors later this year, and councillors met to debate motions on how the funds would be spent. Cllr Kayleigh Kinross O’Neill reports.
What did I get up to at the end of 2025 and in January 2026?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
Greens prevented from discussing hunger striking Palestine protestors due to draconian proscription laws
If we needed any further proof that Labour’s obsession with cracking down on protest has gone too far, it is this – Cllr Claire Miller
Green plans to reduce social rents
The rents are too damn high. Edinburgh Green councillors are going to try to fix that for social housing tenants.
Why I have joined the Greens
Long ago, the old parties stopped representing the interests of the vast majority of people who vote for them.
Climate catastrophe on our doorstep
Chas Booth raises the alarm on planning proposal for energy and water hogging AI data centre.
What did I get up to in October 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
What did I get up to in September 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
We need hope now more than ever
Alys Mumford writes on challenging hate with hope and apathy with action
What did I get up to in August 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
Immigrants are not the real enemy of the people
Politicians chasing headlines are fanning the flames of a dangerous hatred – Cllr Claire Miller writes
Edinburgh says Trump not welcome
Last weekend Edinburgh people turned out to protest US President Trump’s visit and say what Scotland’s first minister was afraid to – Cllr Alys Mumford reports
What did I get up to in June 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
What did I get up to in May 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
Edinburgh Council upholds support for trans rights
SNP, Lib Dems and Greens join together to produce a joint motion upholding the rights and equal treatment of all individuals, including the LGBTQ+ community.
What did I get up to in April 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
Speech: Trans rights are human rights
Transcript of speech by Cllr Kayleigh O’Neill to Edinburgh’s Full Council in relation to the recent Supreme Court decision and EHRC ‘guidance’.
April 2025 update from Cllr Kayleigh O’Neill
Forth Councillor Kayleigh Kinross O’Neill’s occasional blog.
Public transport should be accessible for all
While Edinburgh’s public transport can be commended for its attention to accessibility, more could be done to make it work better for everyone.
What did I get up to in March 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
March 2025 update from Cllr Kayleigh O’Neill
Forth Councillor Kayleigh Kinross O’Neill’s occasional blog.
Challenging the arms trade at a local level
Ben Parker raises the alarm over product testing by an arms company in Braid Hills. Edinburgh residents have the opportunity to feed back on this by responding to a consultation by 11 April 2025.
What did I get up to in February 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
Channel that rage and demand action for all women
What we can do when misogyny is being whipped up at home and overseas.
February 2025 update from Cllr Kayleigh O’Neill
Forth Councillor Kayleigh Kinross O’Neill’s occasional blog.
What did I get up to in January 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
The Green budget will be bold
Alex Staniforth flags up what should be priorities for Edinburgh’s budget – housing would play a key role
What did I get up to in December 2024?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.