Kayleigh Ferguson Kinross-O'Neill Scottish Green Party
Edinburgh Green councillor and transport spokesperson. Works for Lorna Slater MSP. Previously worked on disability accessibility at Euan's Guide and Inclusion Scotland.
Policy Positions
Scotland's Future
Support independence. Part of the former Bute House Agreement with the SNP. Also supports a Scottish republic in the long term.
NHS & Health
Care workers to be paid at least £15/hr. Walk-in mental health centres across Scotland. Raise Scottish Child Payment to £40/week.
Housing
Strengthen rent controls beyond the current framework. Tackle landlord exploitation. Prioritise affordable rents over landlord returns.
Climate & Transport
Most ambitious climate platform. Free bus travel for all, not just under-22s. A public bus network. End road expansion. Higher taxes on polluters.
Tax & Public Spending
Higher taxes on super-rich individuals, big banks, Amazon-style warehouses, and betting companies. Use wealth taxes to fund public services.
Economy & Jobs
Four-day working week pilot. Exploration of Universal Basic Income. Investment in green jobs. Transition to a circular economy.
Education & Childcare
Expand funded childcare to cover children from six months old. 43,000 additional children would be eligible — biggest expansion in a generation.
Social Issues
Strong advocate for trans rights. Backed Gender Recognition Reform strongly. Progressive social policy and anti-poverty focus throughout.
Track Record
› Edinburgh Green councillor; transport spokesperson for the Green group
› Disability accessibility advocate; worked for Euan's Guide and Inclusion Scotland