Greens’ ‘Mansion Tax’ bid rejected by other parties
Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer’s proposals for a ‘Mansion Tax’ on homes sold for over a million pounds have been turned down by every other political party.
Third Renfrewshire councillor defects to Reform UK
A Renfrewshire councillor has defected from Scottish Labour to the Reform UK Party.
Greens call for end to unfair council tax debt for domestic abuse survivors
Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer has urged MSPs to support his call that no domestic abuse survivors be forced to pay off their abuser’s council tax debts. Greer has lodged…
Michelle Campbell selected as SNP candidate for new Renfrewshire North and Cardonald seat
The Scottish national Party (SNP) has confirmed Michelle Campbell as its candidate for the new Renfrewshire North and Cardonald constituency at next year’s Scottish Parliament election.
Renfrewshire Council staff to vote on potential summer strike action
Renfrewshire Council staff might be heading for another summer of unrest as they are set to vote on potential strike action.
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.
Renfrewshire Liberal Democrats welcome new MSP to party
Renfrewshire Liberal Democrats are welcoming their new regional MSP after he defected from the Conservatives at the weekend.
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.
Rail fare increases will punish commuters in Renfrewshire, says local Green MSP
Ross Greer, the Scottish Green MSP for Renfrewshire has called for the above-inflation rail fare increase of 3.8% coming in April to be halted and for peak-time fare prices to…