Humza Yousaf concedes sacking Scottish Greens was a mistake At Edinburgh fringe event, former first minister uses colourful language in recalling events that led to his resignation from Holyrood The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024
First Minister and Police Scotland brief party leaders on far-right threat JOHN Swinney and Police Scotland have held a briefing with party leaders in Scotland following days of far-right violence in England and Northern… The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2024
Renewed calls for ban on nuclear weapons on Hiroshima bombing anniversary THE Scottish Greens have urged the UK Government to scrap nuclear weapons and invest in tackling poverty and the climate crisis on the anniversary… The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2024
Patrick Harvie warns of major devolution tests for GB Energy scheme LABOUR’S new flagship energy company will be an important test of the relationship between the new regime in Westminster and The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2024
Greens urge Scottish Government to limit number of flights as new strategy published THE Scottish Government has published a strategy to boost the aviation sector while meeting key net zero targets ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2024
Labour urged to come clean on oil and gas licensing amid confusion QUESTIONS have been raised by concerned politicians over reports that Labour have ordered an immediate ban on new oil and gas drilling in the North… The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2024
Patrick Harvie warns of 'far right' advance after Reform success at General Election PATRICK Harvie has said it is “really worrying” that the General Election exit poll predicted Nigel Farage’s Reform UK are set to win 13… The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2024
Scottish party leaders make final pitches to voters as General Election polls open SCOTLAND’S major political leaders have all made their final pitches as polls open for the General Election today. The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2024
Patrick Harvie blames 'deeply irresponsible' Rishi Sunak for postal vote 'chaos' RISHI Sunak’s “deeply irresponsible” decision to call an election in the Scottish school holidays at short notice has sparked chaos with the… The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024
'We shouldn't lose hope': LGBT+ MSPs on the experience of being out in Holyrood LGBTQ MSPs across the political spectrum have spoken out about the prejudice they experience in Holyrood because of their sexuality, condemning… The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2024
Call for 'urgent' investigation into Donald Trump's Scottish assets THE Scottish Greens have called for an "urgent” investigation into Donald Trump’s business assets in Scotland following his civil fraud… The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2024
Confusion over Scottish Government 'ending solar panel funding' THE Scottish Government has been called out for its “confusing” stance on solar panel funding which appears to have been silently scrapped… The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2024
Patrick Harvie questions SNP's independence strategy SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has questioned the process of using a majority of seats at Westminster as a mandate for independence. The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2024
Patrick Harvie rips into UK media over 'astonishing' platforming of Nigel Farage FORCES within the UK mainstream media “have been determined create a viable far-right party in the UK”, Patrick Harvie has said, as he tore into… The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024 Scottish Greens manifesto will call for 'independent Scottish republic' THE Scottish Greens manifesto will reaffirm the party’s support for a written constitution and an independent Scottish Republic with an elected…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2024 Flamingo Land's plans for Loch Lomond 'as destructive as Trump's for Aberdeenshire' APPROVING a Flamingo Land development on the banks of Loch Lomond would be “every bit as destructive” as approving Donald Trump’s plans for a…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2024 'Critical': Labour must stick to pledge to devolve post-Brexit funds, Greens say IT is “critical” that a UK Labour government sticks to a manifesto pledge to hand control over post-Brexit structural funding to devolved…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2024 Next prime minister must be 'pressured' into devolving indyref powers, say Greens THE next Westminster government must come under “sustained” and “unrelenting” pressure to give Scotland the power to hold a referendum ...
The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2024 Patrick Harvie says he will 'probably' always be an independence supporter PATRICK Harvie has said he will “probably” always support independence – as he was grilled on whether the Greens would split the independence…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2024 General Election is not a ‘mock independence referendum’, Patrick Harvie says PATRICK Harvie has said the General Election is not a “mock referendum” as he was asked whether a vote for the
The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2024 Patrick Harvie: Disappointing to see former Greens MSP campaign for Labour SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has said he is “really sorry” to see his predecessor campaigning for Labour in the General Election.
The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2024 'I would shoot you': Landlord sent vile abusive emails to Green MSP A RACIST woman sent MSP Patrick Harvie abusive emails about him and ex-first minister Humza Yousaf.
The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2024 John Swinney urged to 'immediately halt grants for weapons firms linked to Israel' JOHN Swinney has been urged to “immediately” halt government grants from going to companies “complicit in West Bank settlements”.
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024 Kate Forbes elected Scotland deputy first minister despite Green opposition Fresh row erupts over Forbes’s conservative views on equality – but appointment is approved by narrow majority
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024 SNP avoids another bruising leadership contest but relief will be short-lived John Swinney faces series of immediate challenges, including rebuilding cross-party trust at Holyrood