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'No drop in private rental properties' despite rent freeze

Estate agency claims that revenue from property taxes in Scotland has collapsed so far this year

Insider UK · Mar 21, 2023

Greens intervene in SNP contest after Kate Forbes' conversion therapy comments

Patrick Harvie has said there is “no such thing as non-coercive conversion practices” following comments made by SNP leadership candidate Kate…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023

Glasgow's £3.5million wage bill for politicians with Sturgeon city's highest earner

The £3.5million earned by Glasgow politicians in a year is made up of eight MPs, 15 MSPs and the 85 councillors at Glasgow City Chambers, with wages ranging from £163,229 to £19,571.

Glasgow Live · Mar 13, 2023

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Scottish Parliament approves 3% rent cap for private tenants

A moratorium on evictions will also remain in place for at least a further six months

Insider UK · Mar 9, 2023

Rent rises to be capped at 3 per cent in Scotland as eviction ban extended

RENT rises will be capped at 3 per cent

The National (Scotland) · Mar 8, 2023

Landlords in Scotland able to increase rents by up to 3% from April as freeze ends

The move will take place from April 1.

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023

Scottish parliament approves 3% rent cap for private tenants

The Scottish Parliament have approved legislation that will allow private landlords to increase rent by no more than 3%.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

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Kate Forbes questions Humza Yousaf's competence in fiery SNP hustings

KATE Forbes has questioned Humza Yousaf’s competence as she skewered his record in government during the first TV leadership debate of the…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

Greens say Ash Regan's claims they're 'excited' about her plans are 'false'

THE co-leader of the Scottish Greens has said an SNP leadership candidate’s claims they were “excited” by her pitch were “false”.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

Patrick Harvie reveals breach of the peace conviction for protesting at Faslane

A SCOTTISH Greens minister has said his breach of the peace conviction relates to non-violent protest action thought to have occurred at the…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023

Holyrood committee backs eviction ban and rent freeze extension

The Bill will now be voted on by all MSPs before it is finally approved

Insider UK · Feb 28, 2023

Rent freeze and eviction ban extended despite Tories voting against move

A RENT cap and eviction ban put in place in response to the cost-of-living crisis has been extended despite Tory attempts to thwart the move.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023

Ash Regan would 'lead minority SNP government' if Greens left Bute House deal

ASH Regan is “not afraid” of the Scottish Greens pulling out of the Bute House agreement if she becomes the next SNP leader, and insisted…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023

Scottish Government has 'huge amount' to recommit to when next FM in post, say Greens

Patrick Harvie said the Scottish Government and next first minister have a 'huge amount' to recommit to once they take over from Nicola Sturgeon

The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Scottish leadership election leaves gender reform hanging in balance

SNP politicians fear quarrel weighing on leadership contest, while any compromise could break coalition with Greens

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023

Rent freeze in Scotland 'diverting millions of pounds in development to England'

A leading Scottish architect called a government intervention in the private rental sector "well-intentioned" but warned it was now "proving to be damaging".

Insider UK · Jan 20, 2023

Rent rises to be capped at 3% and eviction ban extended

The Bill is now subject to parliamentary approval

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

Trans community and supporters stage protest outside Scotland Office

The UK Government has blocked Scottish Parliament legislation on gender recognition reforms.

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023

Patrick Harvie calls on police to investigate 'vile abuse' at Holyrood protest

A SCOTTISH Government minister has called for police to investigate “vile abuse” seen at an anti gender reform protest held outside the Scottish…

Insider UK · Jan 13, 2023

Extension of rent freeze for private tenants planned

Opposition politicians and industry bodies hit back at proposals

Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023

Extension of rent freeze for private tenants backed by SNP/Green Government

The rent cap expires on March 31 but Scottish ministers can seek parliamentary approval to extend the legislation for two six-month periods if necessary

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2023

Scotland's rent freeze set to be extended as 'necessary' for tenants, minister says

Tenants' rights minister Patrick Harvie told MSPs he will recommend that MSPs approve an extension to the freeze on private rent rises.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 1, 2023

De facto referendum 'last ditch' move, say Greens co-leaders

THE Scottish Greens co-leaders have described a de facto referendum as a “last ditch” attempt to secure independence.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 1, 2023

Green co-leaders: 2022 showed value of speaking truth to power

THE Scottish Green co-leaders have used their Hogmanay message to reflect on 2022 and “the importance of speaking up”.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022

Fuel poverty fund extended with money redirected from referendum pot

THOUSANDS of vulnerable households will be supported by the continuation of the Scottish Government’s uprated £20 million Fuel Insecurity Fund.

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