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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Severin Carrell Scotland editor

Patrick Harvie to stand down as co-leader of Scottish Greens

Patrick Harvie among flowers
Under Harvie’s co-leadership the Scottish Greens shifted to become an avowedly pro-independence party. Photograph: Jane Barlow/PA

Patrick Harvie, the UK’s longest serving parliamentary leader, has announced he is standing down as co-convener of the Scottish Greens after nearly 17 years in the role.

An MSP since 2003, Harvie, 52, had recently taken leave of absence from Holyrood for an operation and recuperation. He announced on Wednesday he would not contest this summer’s party leadership election.

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