Patrick Harvie MSP
@patrickharvie.bsky.social
Glasgow's Green MSP | He/Him
Short, bald, frequently appalled.
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Promoted by Patrick Harvie MSP, 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN.
Short, bald, frequently appalled.
https://linktr.ee/patrickharvie
Promoted by Patrick Harvie MSP, 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN.
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Today's UK budget could have delivered for people and planet by taking on the rich and powerful.
But that's not what it did. 👇
But that's not what it did. 👇
November 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Today's UK budget could have delivered for people and planet by taking on the rich and powerful.
But that's not what it did. 👇
But that's not what it did. 👇
Business in Parliament is running a little late, but the debate on extreme waiting times at Scotland's gender identity clinics will be starting in a few minutes. You can watch here: ow.ly/6jjW50XwYn3
This evening I'll be leading a debate in Parliament about the scandal of extreme waiting times at Scotland's gender identity clinics.
The debate starts around 6:10pm, and will be live on the Scottish Parliament website.
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
The debate starts around 6:10pm, and will be live on the Scottish Parliament website.
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
The Scottish Government has been accused of breaking its promise to reduce waiting times at NHS Scotland’s gender identity clinics
November 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Business in Parliament is running a little late, but the debate on extreme waiting times at Scotland's gender identity clinics will be starting in a few minutes. You can watch here: ow.ly/6jjW50XwYn3
Due to extra business in Parliament, this debate will be beginning in a few minutes. You can watch live on the link below.
In his Members' Business today, Patrick Harvie MSP will lead a debate on the unacceptable waiting times for accessing gender identity clinics.
📑 Full motion: https://ow.ly/tIUJ50XwYom
📺 Watch live from 5:10pm: https://ow.ly/6jjW50XwYn3
📑 Full motion: https://ow.ly/tIUJ50XwYom
📺 Watch live from 5:10pm: https://ow.ly/6jjW50XwYn3
November 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Due to extra business in Parliament, this debate will be beginning in a few minutes. You can watch live on the link below.
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Raiding the Warm Homes Plan to find the money for a one-off cut to energy bills is utterly perverse when the Plan exists precisely to insulate homes & thus keep bills lower in perpetuity- this simply isn’t serious #budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Raiding the Warm Homes Plan to find the money for a one-off cut to energy bills is utterly perverse when the Plan exists precisely to insulate homes & thus keep bills lower in perpetuity- this simply isn’t serious #budget2025
Announced while everyone's reacting to the budget, Labour are backtracking from their already weak position on new fossil fuel extraction.
Wildly irresponsible in the face of the climate emergency.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wildly irresponsible in the face of the climate emergency.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More North Sea exploration to be allowed in new Labour plan - BBC News
The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Announced while everyone's reacting to the budget, Labour are backtracking from their already weak position on new fossil fuel extraction.
Wildly irresponsible in the face of the climate emergency.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wildly irresponsible in the face of the climate emergency.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Build a fairer, greener, independent Scotland. 👇
Join the Scottish Greens
Join the Scottish Greens today and be part of our growing movement. Why should I join? We are always told that the system is broken, but it’s not. It’s rigged. It's rigged in favour of corporations,...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Build a fairer, greener, independent Scotland. 👇
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The UK has more than enough money to fund our public services and rebuild our infrastructure. But it's hoarded by a tiny minority.
The 50 richest families now hold more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
A tax on the wealth of the top 1% would raise over £70 billion.
The 50 richest families now hold more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
A tax on the wealth of the top 1% would raise over £70 billion.
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The UK has more than enough money to fund our public services and rebuild our infrastructure. But it's hoarded by a tiny minority.
The 50 richest families now hold more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
A tax on the wealth of the top 1% would raise over £70 billion.
The 50 richest families now hold more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
A tax on the wealth of the top 1% would raise over £70 billion.
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Specific changes like the (overdue) abolition of the two child benefit cap & rape clause are welcome, but this is the headline reality of the budget - Labour are the party of big business, not workers.
November 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Specific changes like the (overdue) abolition of the two child benefit cap & rape clause are welcome, but this is the headline reality of the budget - Labour are the party of big business, not workers.
This evening I'll be leading a debate in Parliament about the scandal of extreme waiting times at Scotland's gender identity clinics.
The debate starts around 6:10pm, and will be live on the Scottish Parliament website.
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
The debate starts around 6:10pm, and will be live on the Scottish Parliament website.
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
The Scottish Government has been accused of breaking its promise to reduce waiting times at NHS Scotland’s gender identity clinics
Scottish Government urged to act on 'totally unacceptable' gender clinic wait times
www.thenational.scot
November 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This evening I'll be leading a debate in Parliament about the scandal of extreme waiting times at Scotland's gender identity clinics.
The debate starts around 6:10pm, and will be live on the Scottish Parliament website.
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
The debate starts around 6:10pm, and will be live on the Scottish Parliament website.
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
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NEW | Our latest research exposes just how lightly private jet users are taxed — and how much the UK is losing because of it.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
NEW | Our latest research exposes just how lightly private jet users are taxed — and how much the UK is losing because of it.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
When they're forced to apologise for calling out an election denier, it's a global scandal.
When they grudgingly apologise for *failing* to call out a climate denier, it's nothing to see here, business as usual.
When they grudgingly apologise for *failing* to call out a climate denier, it's nothing to see here, business as usual.
Exclusive: The BBC has issued an apology after one of its presenters failed to challenge a climate-sceptic lobbyist who runs a group that has received funding from fossil-fuel interests
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
BBC Apologises for Failing to Challenge 'Dark Money' Climate-Denial Lobbyist
EXCLUSIVE: BBC faces fresh allegations of bias after corporation admits interview with ‘Net Zero Watch’ lobbying chief Andrew Montford 'fell below usual standards'
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
When they're forced to apologise for calling out an election denier, it's a global scandal.
When they grudgingly apologise for *failing* to call out a climate denier, it's nothing to see here, business as usual.
When they grudgingly apologise for *failing* to call out a climate denier, it's nothing to see here, business as usual.
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'when I hear Mr Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right”.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
'when I hear Mr Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right”.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Imagine a country built for the people, not for billionaires.
We're fighting to put people and planet - not corporate profit - at the heart of Scottish politics.
We're fighting to put people and planet - not corporate profit - at the heart of Scottish politics.
November 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Imagine a country built for the people, not for billionaires.
We're fighting to put people and planet - not corporate profit - at the heart of Scottish politics.
We're fighting to put people and planet - not corporate profit - at the heart of Scottish politics.
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The UK’s 50 richest families hold more wealth than 50% of the population.
A tax on the top 1%'s wealth could raise at least £70 billion for our public services.
A tax on the top 1%'s wealth could raise at least £70 billion for our public services.
November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The UK’s 50 richest families hold more wealth than 50% of the population.
A tax on the top 1%'s wealth could raise at least £70 billion for our public services.
A tax on the top 1%'s wealth could raise at least £70 billion for our public services.
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German Chancellor Merz today in parliament on climate policy.
The media is already heralding this as a radical new course in climate policy, but really it's just one of the most trite "discourses of climate delay": whataboutism.
The media is already heralding this as a radical new course in climate policy, but really it's just one of the most trite "discourses of climate delay": whataboutism.
July 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
German Chancellor Merz today in parliament on climate policy.
The media is already heralding this as a radical new course in climate policy, but really it's just one of the most trite "discourses of climate delay": whataboutism.
The media is already heralding this as a radical new course in climate policy, but really it's just one of the most trite "discourses of climate delay": whataboutism.
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'Now women must look and behave a certain way and be reduced to their vulvas and reproductive ability whilst at it' || @rebeccadonkennedy.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/poli...
www.heraldscotland.com/poli...
November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
'Now women must look and behave a certain way and be reduced to their vulvas and reproductive ability whilst at it' || @rebeccadonkennedy.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/poli...
www.heraldscotland.com/poli...
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The principal of Edinburgh Uni earns around £420,000 a year. This week his staff were on strike over the threat of redundancies.
It's time we got the pay of uni and college bosses back under control. MSPs can back my plans to do that on Wednesday.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
It's time we got the pay of uni and college bosses back under control. MSPs can back my plans to do that on Wednesday.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
'Obscene' pay of uni fatcat bosses targeted in new proposals before MSPs
Greens co-leader Ross Greer has tabled amendments to a Scottish Government Bill to curb the earnings of top execs at universities and colleges.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The principal of Edinburgh Uni earns around £420,000 a year. This week his staff were on strike over the threat of redundancies.
It's time we got the pay of uni and college bosses back under control. MSPs can back my plans to do that on Wednesday.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
It's time we got the pay of uni and college bosses back under control. MSPs can back my plans to do that on Wednesday.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
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Making the richest in society pay more has helped Scottish Greens deliver for working-class Scots.
🚌 Free bus travel for Under 22s
🚸 The Scottish Child Payment for families
🥪 More free school meals
📈 Increased funding for local services
🚌 Free bus travel for Under 22s
🚸 The Scottish Child Payment for families
🥪 More free school meals
📈 Increased funding for local services
November 23, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Making the richest in society pay more has helped Scottish Greens deliver for working-class Scots.
🚌 Free bus travel for Under 22s
🚸 The Scottish Child Payment for families
🥪 More free school meals
📈 Increased funding for local services
🚌 Free bus travel for Under 22s
🚸 The Scottish Child Payment for families
🥪 More free school meals
📈 Increased funding for local services
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Every day, more and more people are joining the Scottish Greens!
We're fighting to put people and planet at the heart of Scottish politics, to take on the super-rich and tackle the climate crisis.
Be part of our people-powered movement. green.scot/join
We're fighting to put people and planet at the heart of Scottish politics, to take on the super-rich and tackle the climate crisis.
Be part of our people-powered movement. green.scot/join
November 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Every day, more and more people are joining the Scottish Greens!
We're fighting to put people and planet at the heart of Scottish politics, to take on the super-rich and tackle the climate crisis.
Be part of our people-powered movement. green.scot/join
We're fighting to put people and planet at the heart of Scottish politics, to take on the super-rich and tackle the climate crisis.
Be part of our people-powered movement. green.scot/join
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If you value my work and appreciate the fact that I put basic human decency and respect for human rights over my potential income, I'd really appreciate if you chipped into said crowdfunder here: gofund.me/55e3a6cf4
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November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
If you value my work and appreciate the fact that I put basic human decency and respect for human rights over my potential income, I'd really appreciate if you chipped into said crowdfunder here: gofund.me/55e3a6cf4
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Millions are looking forward to seeing our men's team in World Cup action for the first time in 28 years.
What better way to bring the country together than to make it a bank holiday and ensure as many people as possible have the chance to watch it.
What better way to bring the country together than to make it a bank holiday and ensure as many people as possible have the chance to watch it.
The Scottish Government is being urged to give Scots an extra bank holiday following Scotland's historic qualification in the World Cup 👀
Calls for bank holiday after Scotland secure historic World Cup spot
www.thenational.scot
November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Millions are looking forward to seeing our men's team in World Cup action for the first time in 28 years.
What better way to bring the country together than to make it a bank holiday and ensure as many people as possible have the chance to watch it.
What better way to bring the country together than to make it a bank holiday and ensure as many people as possible have the chance to watch it.
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With 9 bank holidays a year, Scotland has less than many other European countries.
I'm calling on the Scottish Government to give us a bonus bank holiday for Scotland’s opening world cup match.
I'm calling on the Scottish Government to give us a bonus bank holiday for Scotland’s opening world cup match.
November 20, 2025 at 8:44 AM
With 9 bank holidays a year, Scotland has less than many other European countries.
I'm calling on the Scottish Government to give us a bonus bank holiday for Scotland’s opening world cup match.
I'm calling on the Scottish Government to give us a bonus bank holiday for Scotland’s opening world cup match.
Many congratulations to our Green colleagues in Copenhagen!
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Many congratulations to our Green colleagues in Copenhagen!
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Young people don’t get a discount on their rent or food bills. So why are they paid less?
700,000 18-20 year olds could be missing out on an average of £2,400 a year on average because they're not covered by the main minimum wage.
700,000 18-20 year olds could be missing out on an average of £2,400 a year on average because they're not covered by the main minimum wage.
A fair living wage should be given to all regardless of age - Lorna Slater
The cost of food, energy, housing and living is soaring, and the financial insecurity is far from over for those relying on foodbanks or being forced to go hungry.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Young people don’t get a discount on their rent or food bills. So why are they paid less?
700,000 18-20 year olds could be missing out on an average of £2,400 a year on average because they're not covered by the main minimum wage.
700,000 18-20 year olds could be missing out on an average of £2,400 a year on average because they're not covered by the main minimum wage.