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Is voting SNP the best way to get Green things done?

In this ViewPoint contribution, author, former councillor and former parliamentary candidate, Dr Jonathan Wills takes on Green councillor Dr Alex Armitage whose decision to stand in next week’s Scottish election, he argues, undermines the SNP’s chance to win

1 May 2026

Young people fuelling Greens surge locally, party’s co-leader says

Ross Greer says he is ‘proud’ of protests against Nigel Farage

17 April 2026

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Are you wearing a Fladen or a frock? We deserve an answer we can trust

24 March 2026

Sn letters - letter at Shetlandnews.

Embracing Green policies pushes politics forward

26 January 2026

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Discourteous and misleading

13 January 2026

A group of people indoors, posing and holding green campaign signs with messages supporting environmental and social issues, including "Vote Green" and "Shetland for Corporations.

Armitage sets out election stall with vow to challenge corporations and fascism

12 January 2026

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Green party to join Scottish election race in New Year

19 December 2025

A group of people, including children, hold up signs protesting fossil fuels and climate change on a street decorated with bunting.

Isles groups urge prime minister to refuse Rosebank development

1 December 2025

Two people stand outdoors smiling, holding a green triangular sign that reads "A is for Autonomy." Shrubs and a house are visible in the background.

Greens to host public meeting to discuss autonomy for Shetland

4 September 2025

A middle-aged man with a shaved head in a dark suit jacket and light shirt stands outdoors against a blurred brown background.

‘It’s the Wild West now’ – former undercover police officer calls for drug reform

Activist Neil Woods says drug dog charity are ‘actually part of the problem’

20 June 2025

A middle-aged man with a shaved head in a dark suit jacket and light shirt stands outdoors against a blurred brown background.

Greens to discuss alternative drugs policy at public event

6 June 2025

A person speaks at a podium with a sign reading "Scottish Greens. For People. For Planet." in front of a green backdrop.

Autonomy debate being turned into ‘pantomime’ by Sovereign Nation of Shetland, Armitage claims

9 May 2025

Two people standing outside in a rural setting, smiling and holding a sign that reads, "This is Democracy." Sheep and fields are visible in the background.

Shetland Greens to host series of democracy events

30 April 2025

A building with a stone structure and grass field.

Moving beyond inclusion: we need diversification in our school system

In this opinion piece, Green campaigner Alex Armitage makes the case for a more diversified education system that would provide equally and positively for all young people, from academic learning to practical skills education.

13 March 2025

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The year of the bus

2 January 2025

Two people are standing outdoors in front of greenery, smiling at the camera. The person on the left has long red hair and glasses, and the person on the right has short gray hair and is wearing a blue shirt.

Local Greens announce new leadership and invite public to meeting discussing council finances

19 November 2024

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Do the Greens really support Shetland autonomy?

3 April 2024

Greens float idea of local community owned renewable energy company

23 March 2022

Third Green candidate throws hat into ring for council election

7 February 2022

Greens announce second candidate for council election

17 January 2022

Overwhelming opposition to Tories’ ‘cruel’ Universal Credit cut

£20-a-week reduction will come as furlough ends & energy prices rise

3 September 2021

Green party aims to stand candidates in next council election

26 May 2021

No green candidate put forward for election

4 November 2019

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