Patrick Harvie MSP
@patrickharvie.bsky.social
Glasgow's Green MSP | He/Him
Short, bald, frequently appalled.
https://linktr.ee/patrickharvie
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.
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
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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
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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
Donate to Ballot Box Scotland SP26 Fundraiser, organized by Allan Faulds
This funding will support Ballot Box Scotland's reporting ahead of the 2026 Scottish … Allan Faulds needs your support for Ballot Box Scotland SP26 Fundraiser
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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.
Yet another climate betrayal.
greens.scot/news/heat-in...
greens.scot/news/heat-in...
Heat in Buildings: a pathetic capitulation from the SNP
Heat in Buildings: a pathetic capitulation from the SNP - This is an act of climate surrender and kowtowing to anti-environment lobbyists.
greens.scot
November 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Yet another climate betrayal.
greens.scot/news/heat-in...
greens.scot/news/heat-in...
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'The only way to deliver climate justice is to deliver social and economic justice as well' 🌍
Thousands took to the streets of Glasgow on Saturday to demand our governments put people and planet before profit to tackle the climate emergency. 📺⤵️
Thousands took to the streets of Glasgow on Saturday to demand our governments put people and planet before profit to tackle the climate emergency. 📺⤵️
November 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
'The only way to deliver climate justice is to deliver social and economic justice as well' 🌍
Thousands took to the streets of Glasgow on Saturday to demand our governments put people and planet before profit to tackle the climate emergency. 📺⤵️
Thousands took to the streets of Glasgow on Saturday to demand our governments put people and planet before profit to tackle the climate emergency. 📺⤵️
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Reposted by Patrick Harvie MSP
🥀Labour are launching another vile attack on fundamental human rights.
It is not illegal to seek asylum and refuge here, no matter the circumstances. No human is illegal.
We strongly oppose Labour's Trump-style plans.
It is not illegal to seek asylum and refuge here, no matter the circumstances. No human is illegal.
We strongly oppose Labour's Trump-style plans.
November 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
🥀Labour are launching another vile attack on fundamental human rights.
It is not illegal to seek asylum and refuge here, no matter the circumstances. No human is illegal.
We strongly oppose Labour's Trump-style plans.
It is not illegal to seek asylum and refuge here, no matter the circumstances. No human is illegal.
We strongly oppose Labour's Trump-style plans.
Many thanks to everyone who joined the Green bloc on today's climate march!
November 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Many thanks to everyone who joined the Green bloc on today's climate march!
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🚨TODAY!
Demand climate action today at Scotland's Climate March!
📍 Glasgow Green
📅 Saturday 15th November
⏰ From 11am
Demand climate action today at Scotland's Climate March!
📍 Glasgow Green
📅 Saturday 15th November
⏰ From 11am
November 15, 2025 at 7:34 AM
🚨TODAY!
Demand climate action today at Scotland's Climate March!
📍 Glasgow Green
📅 Saturday 15th November
⏰ From 11am
Demand climate action today at Scotland's Climate March!
📍 Glasgow Green
📅 Saturday 15th November
⏰ From 11am
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During discussion of a bill to recall MSPs brought by Reform UK's Graham Simpson, Green MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social suggests extending it to those who defect to "an openly racist, far-right party".
"Voters' legitimate disgust at that behaviour might be seen as grounds for recall."
"Voters' legitimate disgust at that behaviour might be seen as grounds for recall."
November 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
During discussion of a bill to recall MSPs brought by Reform UK's Graham Simpson, Green MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social suggests extending it to those who defect to "an openly racist, far-right party".
"Voters' legitimate disgust at that behaviour might be seen as grounds for recall."
"Voters' legitimate disgust at that behaviour might be seen as grounds for recall."
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🚨 BREAKING
The SNP have just blocked our motion, confirming they no longer oppose the Rosebank oil field application.
If Rosebank goes ahead it'll be a grave act of environmental vandalism. This is a huge step backwards for Scotland's climate action.
The SNP have just blocked our motion, confirming they no longer oppose the Rosebank oil field application.
If Rosebank goes ahead it'll be a grave act of environmental vandalism. This is a huge step backwards for Scotland's climate action.
Today the Scottish Parliament will vote on our motion opposing Rosebank.
The oil field would release a massive 250 million tonnes of new carbon emissions into our atmosphere, 50 times as much as previously admitted!
We must put people and planet first, not corporate profits.
The oil field would release a massive 250 million tonnes of new carbon emissions into our atmosphere, 50 times as much as previously admitted!
We must put people and planet first, not corporate profits.
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🚨 BREAKING
The SNP have just blocked our motion, confirming they no longer oppose the Rosebank oil field application.
If Rosebank goes ahead it'll be a grave act of environmental vandalism. This is a huge step backwards for Scotland's climate action.
The SNP have just blocked our motion, confirming they no longer oppose the Rosebank oil field application.
If Rosebank goes ahead it'll be a grave act of environmental vandalism. This is a huge step backwards for Scotland's climate action.
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Today the Scottish Parliament will vote on our motion opposing Rosebank.
The oil field would release a massive 250 million tonnes of new carbon emissions into our atmosphere, 50 times as much as previously admitted!
We must put people and planet first, not corporate profits.
The oil field would release a massive 250 million tonnes of new carbon emissions into our atmosphere, 50 times as much as previously admitted!
We must put people and planet first, not corporate profits.
November 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Today the Scottish Parliament will vote on our motion opposing Rosebank.
The oil field would release a massive 250 million tonnes of new carbon emissions into our atmosphere, 50 times as much as previously admitted!
We must put people and planet first, not corporate profits.
The oil field would release a massive 250 million tonnes of new carbon emissions into our atmosphere, 50 times as much as previously admitted!
We must put people and planet first, not corporate profits.
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We're kicking off a week-long tour of the UK to ask the Chancellor to tax us, the super-rich in the Budget.
Today we're in Edinburgh with Tax Justice Scotland and @oxfamscotland.bsky.social talking to people about the urgent need to create a fairer tax system.
It's time to #TaxTheSuperRich
Today we're in Edinburgh with Tax Justice Scotland and @oxfamscotland.bsky.social talking to people about the urgent need to create a fairer tax system.
It's time to #TaxTheSuperRich
November 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
We're kicking off a week-long tour of the UK to ask the Chancellor to tax us, the super-rich in the Budget.
Today we're in Edinburgh with Tax Justice Scotland and @oxfamscotland.bsky.social talking to people about the urgent need to create a fairer tax system.
It's time to #TaxTheSuperRich
Today we're in Edinburgh with Tax Justice Scotland and @oxfamscotland.bsky.social talking to people about the urgent need to create a fairer tax system.
It's time to #TaxTheSuperRich