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Rent Freeze Bill passes stage 2 after over 100 attempted revisions from opposition MSPs

The emergency legislation is moving through the Scottish Parliament at an accelerated pace

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government announces new plans to freeze rents and protect tenants from eviction for six months

The Bill will cover the private and social rented sector, as well as student accommodation.

Daily Record

Rent freeze legislation passes first stage at Holyrood

Stage two amendments will be taken today, with a final vote on Thursday

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Rent Freeze Bill passes first stage of scrutiny in Scottish Parliament

MSPs backed the general principles of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill by 88 votes to 29 on Tuesday evening.

The National (Scotland)

Rent freeze Bill passes first stage at Holyrood

MSPs voted to back the general principles of the Bill by 88 votes to 29 on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Rent freeze to be treated as emergency legislation

The Bill will likely be passed this week.

The Independent UK

Rent freeze strikes right balance between tenants and landlords – minister

Patrick Harvie addressed concerns that the Bill would reduce the supply of rented housing.

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Patrick Harvie branded a 'ticking time-bomb' by Tory MSP

THE Scottish Greens have hit back at claims their party leader is a “ticking time-bomb” for the Scottish economy.

The National (Scotland)

Former Tory MSP criticised for ‘bitter and personal’ attack on Patrick Harvie

THE Scottish Greens have criticised a former Scottish Tory MSP for a “bitter and personal attack” after he branded the party’s co-leader…

The National (Scotland)

Student accommodation to be included in Scottish Government rent freeze plans

Labour MSP Mercedes Villalba wrote to tenants' minister Patrick Harvie to ask for clarification on the government's rent freeze plans.

Daily Record

Scottish Greens boycott extended Holyrood Queen tribute speeches

GREEN MSPs have boycotted a parliamentary session of fawning tributes to the royal family.

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Harvie: Trolls who fumed over my King Charles speech should 'grow up'

The Scottish Greens co-leader told the new monarch that life isn’t “rooted in status or title” when Scottish party leaders paid tribute to the…

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Harvie tells King Charles III that life 'isn't rooted in status or title' in memorial speech

Harvie has come under fire for the statement from unionist accounts on Twitter who called the speech an "embarrassment" while others have…

The National (Scotland)

King Charles vows to continue Queen’s ‘inspiring example’ in Holyrood speech

During a motion of condolence, Nicola Sturgeon said the Queen’s death was a moment of ‘profound sorrow’ for many Scots

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There is a 'moral duty' to take action on rent prices, Nicola Sturgeon says

NICOLA Sturgeon has said her government will seek to respond to concerns from landlords over emergency legislation on rent – but added there is a…

The Independent UK

Sturgeon: We have ‘moral duty’ to take action on rent prices

Landlords have expressed frustration towards the First Minister’s promise to freeze rents.

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater face being ousted as Scottish Green leaders

PATRICK Harvie and Lorna Slater face being ousted as leaders of the Scottish Greens under a motion submitted to the party’s annual general…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens back SNP's plans for de facto referendum if indyref2 blocked

THE Scottish Greens have vowed to fight the next general election as a “de-facto independence referendum” if plans to stage a referendum next…

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Keir Starmer asks Gordon Brown for help with 'distinctly British' economy plans

BEING “distinctively British” is one of the five core principles which will guide a Labour government in growing the economy, Keir Starmer…

The National (Scotland)

Alba call for election pact with SNP and Greens in 'de facto' referendum

ALEX Salmond says pro-independence parties should agree to stand a single Yes candidate in each constituency in the event of a “de facto”…

The National (Scotland)

General Election may be only way to ask Scots about independence, Patrick Harvie says

A “de facto” referendum held in the form of a general election could be the only way to stage a vote on independence, Patrick Harvie has…

The Independent UK

Harvie: General election may be ‘only chance’ to ask Scots about independence

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie said while a referendum is his ‘preferred route’ this could be blocked by Westminster or the Supreme Court.

The National (Scotland)

Pollster gives his verdict on what will decide outcome of indyref2

Former Ipsos MORI director Mark Diffley has shared his thought on a new independence poll.

Daily Record

Patrick Harvie insists Green votes would count towards mandate for independence at general election

The Greens co-leader said his preference was for a referendum on Scottish independence to take place next year rather than relying on a general election to settle the issue.

Daily Record

Labour MSP blasts Scottish Government opposition to rent freezes to help tenants

Mercedes Villalba had proposed a halt to rent increases across Scotland until a system of national rent controls can be introduced.

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