Adam Ramsay is a journalist and member of the Scottish Green Party. Pre-order his book Abolish Westminster, which is due out on 5 November, and sign up to his newsletter of the same name.
Articles
13.05.2026
Scotland and Wales: Momentum for Independence?
The 7 May elections in the UK have added further proof to the pile of evidence that suggests Westminster’s two-party system is a thing of the past. Where Labour and the Conservatives languished, the Greens and Reform saw their vote shares soar. But the elections also point to another, less discussed shift: the growing support for independence among the Union’s smaller members.
Read more29.01.2015
Greece: the first Green government in Europe?
There is a remarkable extent to which Syriza is in practice a Green government. First, the Greek Green Party is a part of the Syriza coalition – they got one MP elected, who was promptly promoted to deputy environment minister. Secondly, they adopted the entire Green platform: look through the policy commitments of Tsipras’ government and the manifestoes of the Green parties in the UK, and you’ll find little to separate them.
Read more10.09.2014
Who will decide the Scottish referendum? The dispossessed
The Yes campaign in Scotland – which includes Greens and progressives of all parties and none – has inspired a vast swathe of the country that has been ignored by the neoliberal parties. If this demographic turns out to vote on the 18th of September, it could determine the result…
Read more15.02.2013
Why “Population Matters” Is Wrong
As the global population climbs ever higher, is there an argument to be made that combating climate change and many other environmental problems require taking steps to limit this growth? This thinking blames the victim and can even be anti-women.
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