Scottish Greens Name Edinburgh Candidates

0:00The Scottish Greens have named their three candidates for Edinburgh constituencies in the 2026 Holy Root elections set from May 7. They are Kaylee Kinross O'Neill for Edinburgh Northern, Kate Nevens for Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith, and Lorna Slater for Edinburgh Central. The party also plans to secure at least three members of the Scottish Parliament on the regional list for the new Edinburgh and Lothian's East Area. In past elections back in 2016 and 2021, the Greens picked up two seats on the broader Lothian's regional list. Now with boundaries redrawn, they see fresh opportunities to build on that success across both constituencies and the list. Candidates bring strong local experience to the table. Kinross O'Neill, a current councillor, focuses on accessibility issues for disabled and older residents, plus housing and health challenges. Nevens pushes for tackling inequality, the cost of living, and climate action. Slater, a former party co-leader, highlights the need for progressive voices in Parliament.

1:02Poles from independent forecaster, ballot box, Scotland, point to a potential green win in Edinburgh Central, which can mark their strongest. Constituency performance yet. The party is running vigorous campaigns everywhere and credits new English green leaders Zach Polansky for boosting their media profile. This push signals growing momentum for the Greens in Edinburgh, setting the stage for possible breakthroughs when votes are counted next spring. That's the story for today, Edinburgh News Today, driven by AI.