Ariane Burgess Scottish Green Party
Regional list candidate · Highlands and Islands region · list position 1
Served as Scottish Green MSP for Highlands and Islands from 2021 to 2026, where she convened the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee. She was the party's spokesperson on housing, communities, rural affairs and land reform, with a focus on planning and the rural economy.
Policy Positions
Scotland's Future
Support independence and full powers of a sovereign nation, while pressing ahead with change using devolved powers now.
NHS & Health
Introduce a £15 per hour minimum wage for social care, a network of free walk-in mental health support hubs, and invest in the NHS workforce.
Housing
Permanent rent controls, a higher tax rate on landlords' rental income, and stronger renters' rights to tackle the housing emergency.
Climate & Transport
Get Scotland back on track to deliver net zero by 2045 with a coordinated climate action delivery programme across transport, energy, farming and buildings.
Tax & Public Spending
Tax wealth rather than work. More progressive income tax, higher taxes on second and empty homes, and new taxes on private jets and mansions.
Economy & Jobs
Jobs in a green economy — clean industries, care, childcare and community wealth. Move away from expensive and volatile oil and gas.
Education & Childcare
Universal free childcare guarantee from 6 months until children start school, with significant investment in the childcare workforce.
Social Issues
Strong LGBT+ rights advocacy. Revisit NHS policy changes made as a result of the Cass Review and publish a gender-affirming care action plan to bring down waiting times.
Track Record
› Elected MSP for Highlands and Islands in May 2021
› Convener of the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee, 2021-2026
› Scottish Green spokesperson on housing, communities and rural affairs
› Member of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee