“Scotland is an energy powerhouse and its renewables potential could beat the meagre percentage of the economy that gas and oil currently comprises.

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I’m passionate about radical reforms to Scotland’s economy, migrating away from the short-term economic profiteering of The City and focusing on long-term sustainable farming and rural development which is far more common in continental Europe. We’re not just campaigning for green politics for the environment’s sake, but because a greener economic model is fairer to the poorest and is better suited to tackling the instability of global trade. Brexit and wider pushes for privatisation of our public services only demonstrates this more. With power in local hands too, we can (and absolutely should) build a more egalitarian and equitable society for all who consider Scotland home.”