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Harvie to step down as Greens co-leader
Patrick Harvie MSP has intimated that while he will remain available for selection for Holyrood next year, he will not stand in the Party’s...
Christmas messages from Scottish politicians
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay urges people to reach out to anyone who may be alone. He said: “In my first festive message to you...
Football would be the best gift this Christmas
A campaign to get all of Scotland’s national football games on free-to-view TV is urging the Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, to...
Greens urge landlords to avoid evicting tenants at Christmas
Scottish Greens spokesperson for housing, Ariane Burgess MSP, has landlords to avoid evictions this winter to ensure that nobody is left out in...
General Election 2024 – Scottish Greens want action on saving nature
The Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater was at Saughton Park on Thursday to emphasise that the next UK Government must invest in green spaces...
Greens call for parliament to recognise Republic Day
Lorna Slater, the co-leader of Scottish Greens at The Scottish Parliament has issued a call for the parliament to recognise Republic Day on 5...
Call for first aid project to be rolled out in schools
A Scottish Green MSP is calling for a pilot project teaching first aid to children in schools to be extended and made available permanently...
Do we all agree that we need a monarchy?
As we approach the Coronation, some in Scotland have been considering the alternatives to monarchy and unelected heads of state.
One of those groups...
Greens Council vote to support the Bute House Agreement
Scottish Greens Council unanimously vote in support of Bute House Agreement
A meeting of the Scottish Greens Party Council unanimously voted for the party’s MSPs...
Greens call for an abolition of the monarchy
Speaking on Commonwealth Day, the Party’s Co-leader, Patrick Harvie MSP, has reaffirmed his party’s support for the abolition of the monarchy in an independent...
SNP and Greens coalesce around budget proposals in Edinburgh
In a move which SNP and Green councillors were not able to make just after the election last May, there is a new coalition...
Greens lay out their priorities for spring session of parliament
The Scottish Greens say that when The Scottish Parliament reconvenes on Tuesday the party will focus on people, planet and independence.
The party’s co-leader, Lorna...
Christmas message from the Scottish Greens
As is customary all the political leaders in Scotland have issued a festive message.
This is from Lorna Slater MSP and Patrick Harvie MSP...
Scotland would be better with independence says Harvie
An independent Scotland would be better for people and planet. That was the message from the co-leader of the Scottish Greens as he addressed...
Green candidate hoping to be first West Lothian councillor
Lothian MSP, and Scottish Greens Co-leader, Lorna Slater, joined Green candidate Pamela Barnes in Linlithgow town centre to discuss her green vision for West...
#SP2021 – Greens have a positive message
Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater will today underline the stakes at this election as they make the final pitch for votes.
The...
#SP2021 – Greens say climate strikers must be heard
The election debate is all about climate today.
The Scottish Greens says that the stark warnings for politicians from climate strikers must be heard...
#SP2021 – Greens promise cheaper rail travel
The Scottish Greens have announced plans for a new railcard for Scots which could immediately bring down the cost of rail fares for everyone...
#SP2021 – Greens plan job creation in manifesto
The Scottish Greens manifesto for 2021 reveals job creation plans
The Scottish Greens say the party will create over 100,000 jobs as part of its...
#SP2021 – Greens plan ferry links to Europe
Greens propose new ferry links to Europe
The Scottish Greens have promised to establish new ferry links to Europe offering low carbon alternatives for both...
#SP2021 – Greens want to end homework for primary school pupils
The Scottish Greens want to bring an end to homework in primary schools, pointing to evidence that rather than helping to improve attainment, it...
#SP6 Greens warn of climate breakdown
Reverting to their more usual conversation on climate emergency the Scottish Greens today warn that there are only nine years left to avert climate...
#SP6 Greens promise to create jobs
The Scottish Green Party’s manifesto will contain plans to create over 100,000 jobs to fuel a green recovery from the pandemic and tackle the...
Scottish Greens launch election campaign
The Scottish Greens launched its campaign for the 2021 Holyrood election on top of a very sunny Calton Hill.
The party’s lead candidates in Scotland...
Scottish Greens will not support motion of no confidence in Swinney
Scottish Green MSPs say that they will not vote alongside the Scottish Conservatives in a motion for no confidence in the Deputy First Minister,...
Scottish Greens looking for an ambitious budget
The Scottish Greens say that this week’s Scottish budget must show ambition for a fair recovery from the pandemic and urgency in tackling the...
Greens call for support for councils and workers
The new local levels of Covid restrictions must be backed up with support for councils and workers, the Scottish Greens have said.
At First Minister’s...
Craigentinny/Duddingston by-election – Ben Parker Scottish Green Party
Ben Parker is the Scottish Green Party candidate for the Craigentinny/Duddingston by election. He is by his own admission the youngest candidate at 24,...
Broadcast the match free to avoid unnecessary travel say Greens
Scottish Greens say showing this weekend’s Celtic vs Rangers game on free to air tv could be an important preventative measure to help reduce...
Coronavirus: More testing is ‘essential’
The Scottish Greens say the lack of testing strategy is hampering Covid-19 response.
Alison Johnstone MSP is making this call following analysis that shows...
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