Scottish Greens

Rent controls are a key part of the Housing Bill, but the SNP Government has focused on tenants' rights to keep pets

SNP Government given rent control warning amid focus on pets

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has refused to lift a Tory-imposed block on legislation his own party supported

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has refused to lift a Tory-imposed block on legislation his own party supported

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Ian Murray backs Tory block on Scottish gender bill – despite Labour voting for it

The SNP would remain the largest party at Holyrood, according to a new poll

The SNP would remain the largest party at Holyrood, according to a new poll

2026 Holyrood election

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SNP to remain largest party at Holyrood as Scottish Labour fall further behind

Scottish Tory deputy chair Pam Gosal has been accused of 'scaremongering' about LGBT Youth Scotland

Scottish Tory deputy chair Pam Gosal has been accused of 'scaremongering' about LGBT Youth Scotland

Scottish Conservatives

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'Trumpian scaremongering': Tories spark fury with attack on Scottish LGBT charity

The UK Government has been called out for cutting the Winter Fuel Payment as freezing temperatures hit Scotland

The UK Government has been called out for cutting the Winter Fuel Payment as freezing temperatures hit Scotland

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Leading charity calls out UK Government on winter fuel cut as temperatures plunge

First Minister John Swinney has been urged not to cut independence spending in the budget

First Minister John Swinney has been urged not to cut independence spending in the budget

Scottish independence

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SNP 'must rule out cutting independence spend in Scottish budget', Greens demand

First Minister John Swinney's government has shelved plans to bring a right to food into Scots law

First Minister John Swinney's government has shelved plans to bring a right to food into Scots law

Scottish Government

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SNP face questions on shelved policy as Scotland reports record high food worries

Nigel Farage's Reform UK are hoping to win seats at the next Holyrood election

Nigel Farage's Reform UK are hoping to win seats at the next Holyrood election

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Experts weigh in on what Reform UK's rise will mean for Scottish elections

The Greens are concerned that the Government is 'caving in' to the 'landlord lobby'

The Greens are concerned that the Government is 'caving in' to the 'landlord lobby'

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Scottish Greens issue warning over 'watered down' rent controls

The president-elect has previously referred to climate change as a “hoax” and “created by the Chinese to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.

The president-elect has previously referred to climate change as a “hoax” and “created by the Chinese to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.

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Scottish Greens brand Donald Trump 'conspiracy theorist' ahead of climate summit

The cost to the city to try and reach the green milestone is predicted to be at least £23 billion

The cost to the city to try and reach the green milestone is predicted to be at least £23 billion

Climate Emergency

Scottish city set to miss key climate target by 2030

In his statement, Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie decried the UK for being 'utterly complicit' in the destruction of Gaza.

In his statement, Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie decried the UK for being 'utterly complicit' in the destruction of Gaza.

'War crimes and genocide have not been banished to the past,' say Scottish Greens

Anti-abortion protests like this one outside Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow are no longer allowed in Scotland

Anti-abortion protests like this one outside Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow are no longer allowed in Scotland

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Buffer zone campaigners warn of Trump's impact on Scotland's abortion rights

John Swinney congratuated Donald Trump as the election result was revealed

John Swinney congratuated Donald Trump as the election result was revealed

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'Read the room': Scots criticise John Swinney for congratulating Donald Trump

The Scottish Greens abstained in the vote calling the bill an admission of 'failure'

The Scottish Greens abstained in the vote calling the bill an admission of 'failure'

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New Scottish climate bill passes despite claims of 'failure' by Greens

Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the Conservatives

Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the Conservatives

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Kemi Badenoch's Tory leader appointment 'signifies party's lurch further right'

We must ensure homes are for living in, not for profiteering, writes Maggie Chapman

We must ensure homes are for living in, not for profiteering, writes Maggie Chapman

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Maggie Chapman: Rent control plans fall far short of what’s needed

First Minister John Swinney and Finance Secretary Shona Robison pictured in the Scottish Parliament

First Minister John Swinney and Finance Secretary Shona Robison pictured in the Scottish Parliament

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Greens demand SNP stick to council tax reforms pledge ahead of Scottish Budget

The Housing (Scotland) Bill was lodged earlier this year, and the legislation allows ministers to create rent control zones

The Housing (Scotland) Bill was lodged earlier this year, and the legislation allows ministers to create rent control zones

1

Scottish Government confirms plans to cap rent increases

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) and First Minister John Swinney

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) and First Minister John Swinney

5

Labour Budget raises '£500 million question for Scotland', First Minister says

Ross Greer has lodged proposals to stop Lords from standing for Holyrood

Ross Greer has lodged proposals to stop Lords from standing for Holyrood

10

Scottish Greens lodge proposals to ban Lords from serving in Holyrood

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie spoke to The National about local taxation

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie spoke to The National about local taxation

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Lack of local tax reform 'one of Holyrood's biggest failures', Patrick Harvie says

The Scottish Government have led calls urging the Chancellor to invest instead of making cuts

The Scottish Government have led calls urging the Chancellor to invest instead of making cuts

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Joint calls for Chancellor to end austerity and invest in Scotland ahead of UK Budget

Patrick Harvie has hit out at BP as the oil and gas giant released its latest profit figures

Patrick Harvie has hit out at BP as the oil and gas giant released its latest profit figures

Cambo oil field

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'Shameful' Labour told to act as BP records 'obscene' profits

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a community rally at the Alan Horwitz

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a community rally at the Alan Horwitz

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Ellie Gomersall: Kamala Harris shows the same disdain for core support as Labour have

Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater want to ensure environmental justice is at the heart of the budget

Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater want to ensure environmental justice is at the heart of the budget

Scottish Greens

3

Scottish Green values are shared by many outside 'political bubble'

The Scottish Greens motion called for a Scottish Government-led review of trans healthcare

The Scottish Greens motion called for a Scottish Government-led review of trans healthcare

4

Scottish Greens stress need for better trans healthcare amid 'weaponised' Cass Review

Patrick Harvie has labelled the Deputy First Minister ‘extreme’

Patrick Harvie has labelled the Deputy First Minister ‘extreme’

5

How will Greens judge the impact of Kate Forbes on policy decisions?

Scottish Green members voted for the motion on Sunday

Scottish Green members voted for the motion on Sunday

4

Scottish Greens will vote against SNP Budget if it cuts council funding

The Scottish Government has continued to hand public money to arms companies supplying Israel

The Scottish Government has continued to hand public money to arms companies supplying Israel

7

Greens will 'push SNP to end funding for firms arming Israel' in Budget negotiations

Ross Greer has outlines the 'red lines' for forthcoming Budget negotiations

Ross Greer has outlines the 'red lines' for forthcoming Budget negotiations

10

Scottish Greens reveal ‘minimum needed' for party to support SNP Budget

Gillian Mackay supported the motion Image: Green Party

Gillian Mackay supported the motion Image: Green Party

National Care Service

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Scottish Greens oppose National Care Service plans in conference vote

Scottish Green co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater photographed in Greenock

Scottish Green co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater photographed in Greenock

7

Are the Scottish Greens ready to get serious? Here's what we learned at conference

Scottish Green members voted to throw out their conference's agenda

Scottish Green members voted to throw out their conference's agenda

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Scottish Green conference in limbo as members vote to throw out agenda

Scottish Green co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie

Scottish Green co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie

Scottish Greens

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Patrick Harvie: 'We've brought down an SNP Budget before, we'll do it again'

Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer opened his party's conference on Saturday

Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer opened his party's conference on Saturday

Scottish Greens Conference

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Greens 'will not back SNP Budget with less than £4.7bn for climate', conference told

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie (right) and First and Deputy First Ministers John Swinney and Kate Forbes

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie (right) and First and Deputy First Ministers John Swinney and Kate Forbes

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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SNP 'must show they can be trusted' for Greens to back Budget, Patrick Harvie says

Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater during a visit to the Belville Community Garden project in Greenock

Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater during a visit to the Belville Community Garden project in Greenock

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Lorna Slater: SNP must make 'uncomfortable' pledges to gain Greens' support

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie ahead of the Scottish Green Party conference earlier this year

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie ahead of the Scottish Green Party conference earlier this year

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Lorna Slater: Scottish Greens conference comes after a turbulent six months

First Minister John Swinney and his government need to find support from at least one of the opposition parties in the Scottish Parliament if the Budget is to pass

First Minister John Swinney and his government need to find support from at least one of the opposition parties in the Scottish Parliament if the Budget is to pass

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Scottish Greens could vote against Budget if it cuts funding for councils

Gillian Mackay MSP is backing the motion

Gillian Mackay MSP is backing the motion

Scottish Greens to debate withdrawing support for National Care Service plans

The Scottish Greens have called for a 'mansion tax' in the Scottish Budget

The Scottish Greens have called for a 'mansion tax' in the Scottish Budget

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Scottish Greens call for ‘mansion tax’ in exchange for Budget support

Patrick Harvie is the current co-leader of the Scottish Greens

Patrick Harvie is the current co-leader of the Scottish Greens

Patrick Harvie interviews, news and updates on the Scottish Greens co-leader

Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie are the co-leaders of the Scottish Greens

Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie are the co-leaders of the Scottish Greens

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Scottish Greens news, interviews and full list of party's current MSPs

Lorna Slater is the co-leader of the Scottish Greens and a former minister

Lorna Slater is the co-leader of the Scottish Greens and a former minister

Scottish Greens

Lorna Slater: News and updates on the Scottish Green co-leader and MSP

Patrick Harvie gave his verdict on an Australian senator's protest against King Charles

Patrick Harvie gave his verdict on an Australian senator's protest against King Charles

King Charles III

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Patrick Harvie: Australia's indigenous people deserve 'proper apology'

This year’s Scottish Budget will be unlike any other in the past decade

This year’s Scottish Budget will be unlike any other in the past decade

1

Ellie Gomersall: Scottish Greens must push for better deal for councils in Budget

Giving asylum seekers free bus travel is a question of basic respect, writes Mark Ruskell

Giving asylum seekers free bus travel is a question of basic respect, writes Mark Ruskell

10

Mark Ruskell: Free bus travel for asylum seekers would change lives

Gillian Martin said the Scottish Government's previous climate targets were unrealistic

Gillian Martin said the Scottish Government's previous climate targets were unrealistic

5

Call for 'reset' as Holyrood backs bill to water down climate ambitions

Boris Johnson has praised Alister Jack for refusing to engage with calls for a second independence referendum

Boris Johnson has praised Alister Jack for refusing to engage with calls for a second independence referendum

13

Boris Johnson claims 'Union is safe' thanks to Alister Jack

A cruise ship tax would give councils the power to levy the charge and keep the proceeds

A cruise ship tax would give councils the power to levy the charge and keep the proceeds

8

SNP set to introduce cruise ship tax in bid to strike deal with Greens

Scottish Greens MSP Maggie Chapman (left) said Tory MSP Sue Webber's comments were shameful

Scottish Greens MSP Maggie Chapman (left) said Tory MSP Sue Webber's comments were shameful

11

'Shameful': Tories pit pensioners against asylum seekers in bus travel debate

Donald Trump is set to visit Scotland more regularly when his new golf course opens next summer

Donald Trump is set to visit Scotland more regularly when his new golf course opens next summer

2

Private jet tax 'could raise £250k every time Donald Trump visits Scotland'

Ross Greer has said the Scottish Greens are 'prepared to co-operate' with the Government

Ross Greer has said the Scottish Greens are 'prepared to co-operate' with the Government

Scottish Greens

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Greens will back Budget if Scottish Government 'stretches devolution'