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.
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Excited to announce some news 🤗🎉
More info about the organisation: arosonline.org
Really excited and determined 💪🏼✊🏼
#AntiRacism
#Collaboration
#Policy
#Accountability
#LivedExperience
#Equality
#Diversity
More info about the organisation: arosonline.org
Really excited and determined 💪🏼✊🏼
#AntiRacism
#Collaboration
#Policy
#Accountability
#LivedExperience
#Equality
#Diversity
January 9, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Excited to announce some news 🤗🎉
More info about the organisation: arosonline.org
Really excited and determined 💪🏼✊🏼
#AntiRacism
#Collaboration
#Policy
#Accountability
#LivedExperience
#Equality
#Diversity
More info about the organisation: arosonline.org
Really excited and determined 💪🏼✊🏼
#AntiRacism
#Collaboration
#Policy
#Accountability
#LivedExperience
#Equality
#Diversity
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Back to work... ✅
It's been an excellent first week back in parliament after mat leave but difficult leaving the wee one.
We need to be doing more to support mums across the country back into the work place.
It's been an excellent first week back in parliament after mat leave but difficult leaving the wee one.
We need to be doing more to support mums across the country back into the work place.
January 10, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Not sure why John has made up that I have a "first preference."
In fact I've repeatedly said - including to the Independent - it's not my role to pick the future Labour leader.
I'm focused on growing the Green Party.
Not convinced people should be allowed to make things up and publish them....
In fact I've repeatedly said - including to the Independent - it's not my role to pick the future Labour leader.
I'm focused on growing the Green Party.
Not convinced people should be allowed to make things up and publish them....
Zack Polanski thinks he can dictate who should be Labour leader www.independent.co.uk/voices/ed-da...
January 10, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Not sure why John has made up that I have a "first preference."
In fact I've repeatedly said - including to the Independent - it's not my role to pick the future Labour leader.
I'm focused on growing the Green Party.
Not convinced people should be allowed to make things up and publish them....
In fact I've repeatedly said - including to the Independent - it's not my role to pick the future Labour leader.
I'm focused on growing the Green Party.
Not convinced people should be allowed to make things up and publish them....
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When maternity leave ends, there is an expectation that you will simply go back to work, organise childcare, and it will all fall into place. But for a lot of new parents, it isn’t that simple, writes Gillian Mackay ✍️
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
January 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Scottish Green MSPs have used budget negotiations to deliver free bus travel for young people, scrap peak rail fares, fund nature restoration, expand free school meals and more.
Labour have campaigned for nothing and achieved nothing.
Labour have campaigned for nothing and achieved nothing.
January 8, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Scottish Green MSPs have used budget negotiations to deliver free bus travel for young people, scrap peak rail fares, fund nature restoration, expand free school meals and more.
Labour have campaigned for nothing and achieved nothing.
Labour have campaigned for nothing and achieved nothing.
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Reform are driving hate and division in our communities.
We can't allow that to happen.
Life has become much harder for many folks across Scotland.
But the scapegoating and false promises from a millionaire-backed party will change nothing for the better.
We can't allow that to happen.
Life has become much harder for many folks across Scotland.
But the scapegoating and false promises from a millionaire-backed party will change nothing for the better.
January 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Reform are driving hate and division in our communities.
We can't allow that to happen.
Life has become much harder for many folks across Scotland.
But the scapegoating and false promises from a millionaire-backed party will change nothing for the better.
We can't allow that to happen.
Life has become much harder for many folks across Scotland.
But the scapegoating and false promises from a millionaire-backed party will change nothing for the better.
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Families are being caught by thousands of pounds in hidden childcare charges, simply because of where and when their child was born.
We're working to deliver free childcare to all children from the day they turn three years old.
We're working to deliver free childcare to all children from the day they turn three years old.
Scots parents would receive free childcare under end to 'hidden' penalty
EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Greens say they want to close a loophole that denies three year olds free childcare hours.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Families are being caught by thousands of pounds in hidden childcare charges, simply because of where and when their child was born.
We're working to deliver free childcare to all children from the day they turn three years old.
We're working to deliver free childcare to all children from the day they turn three years old.
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STUC Deputy General Secretary, Dave Moxham, joined the @nujofficial.bsky.social picket in Glasgow in their fight against staffing and programming cuts. Workers in Aberdeen are also on strike today fighting against the scrapping of the north edition of News at 6 🪧
January 7, 2026 at 1:53 PM
STUC Deputy General Secretary, Dave Moxham, joined the @nujofficial.bsky.social picket in Glasgow in their fight against staffing and programming cuts. Workers in Aberdeen are also on strike today fighting against the scrapping of the north edition of News at 6 🪧
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Paul Singer, whose firm owns the US subsidiary of Venezuela's state-owned oil company, spent millions in 2024 to re-elect Trump.
Now, after Trump's invasion of Venezuela on behalf of Big Oil, he's set to cash in on his investment.
A government of, by, and for the billionaires.
Now, after Trump's invasion of Venezuela on behalf of Big Oil, he's set to cash in on his investment.
A government of, by, and for the billionaires.
Venezuela raid enriches MAGA billionaire
The ouster of Maduro is a financial windfall for a prominent Trump-supporting billionaire, investor Paul Singer.
popular.info
January 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Paul Singer, whose firm owns the US subsidiary of Venezuela's state-owned oil company, spent millions in 2024 to re-elect Trump.
Now, after Trump's invasion of Venezuela on behalf of Big Oil, he's set to cash in on his investment.
A government of, by, and for the billionaires.
Now, after Trump's invasion of Venezuela on behalf of Big Oil, he's set to cash in on his investment.
A government of, by, and for the billionaires.
All power to the @nujofficial.bsky.social members taking action today, not just to protect their own jobs but to defend the value of regional news services people can trust. In an age of disinformation, these cuts are all the more damaging.
greens.scot/news/greens-...
greens.scot/news/greens-...
January 7, 2026 at 11:14 AM
All power to the @nujofficial.bsky.social members taking action today, not just to protect their own jobs but to defend the value of regional news services people can trust. In an age of disinformation, these cuts are all the more damaging.
greens.scot/news/greens-...
greens.scot/news/greens-...
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Greens are demanding that next year’s Scottish Budget properly funds Councils to provide funded childcare hours from the Monday after a child turns three.
This is a simple fix that will save young families money and support local services.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
This is a simple fix that will save young families money and support local services.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Scots parents would receive free childcare under end to 'hidden' penalty
EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Greens say they want to close a loophole that denies three year olds free childcare hours.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Greens are demanding that next year’s Scottish Budget properly funds Councils to provide funded childcare hours from the Monday after a child turns three.
This is a simple fix that will save young families money and support local services.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
This is a simple fix that will save young families money and support local services.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
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When I first called for this in November the response from Scotland fans was overwhelming.
I'm delighted the FM has backed the @scottishgreens.org proposal and we can all celebrate the Tartan Army’s success.
news.stv.tv/scotland/mon...
I'm delighted the FM has backed the @scottishgreens.org proposal and we can all celebrate the Tartan Army’s success.
news.stv.tv/scotland/mon...
Monday after Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti to be bank holiday
The Tartan Army would be allowed the chance to celebrate into the wee hours on Sunday, June 14 with the following day as a bank holiday.
news.stv.tv
January 5, 2026 at 10:27 AM
When I first called for this in November the response from Scotland fans was overwhelming.
I'm delighted the FM has backed the @scottishgreens.org proposal and we can all celebrate the Tartan Army’s success.
news.stv.tv/scotland/mon...
I'm delighted the FM has backed the @scottishgreens.org proposal and we can all celebrate the Tartan Army’s success.
news.stv.tv/scotland/mon...
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BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
January 5, 2026 at 1:19 PM
BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
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Childcare is extortionate, and the current government offering is leaving families struggling.
Greens are campaigning to deliver free child care to all children from the day they turn three years old to support families.
Greens are campaigning to deliver free child care to all children from the day they turn three years old to support families.
January 5, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Childcare is extortionate, and the current government offering is leaving families struggling.
Greens are campaigning to deliver free child care to all children from the day they turn three years old to support families.
Greens are campaigning to deliver free child care to all children from the day they turn three years old to support families.
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Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
January 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
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For everybody's benefit, that's *this* Jack Straw having a pop at Zack Polanski for people 'losing faith in politicians'...
January 4, 2026 at 7:12 PM
For everybody's benefit, that's *this* Jack Straw having a pop at Zack Polanski for people 'losing faith in politicians'...
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What will those cheering on Trump's attack on Venezuela say when it's Greenland next, or when China does the same in Taiwan?
January 4, 2026 at 3:27 PM
What will those cheering on Trump's attack on Venezuela say when it's Greenland next, or when China does the same in Taiwan?
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I instinctively want to think "blood for oil" is just a conspiracy theory, but he's saying it right out loud. Practically screaming it.
January 3, 2026 at 5:35 PM
I instinctively want to think "blood for oil" is just a conspiracy theory, but he's saying it right out loud. Practically screaming it.
i actually wish I could summon up some disappointment, but let's face it, a pathetic capitulation was absolutely inevitable and we all knew it.
Starmer asked to respond to Trump breaking international law and seizing the leader of another sovereign nation replies that it is his "responsibility" to have a good relationship with the US President.
"I have stepped up that responsibility [and] I do get on with President Trump," he tells the BBC
"I have stepped up that responsibility [and] I do get on with President Trump," he tells the BBC
January 3, 2026 at 6:08 PM
i actually wish I could summon up some disappointment, but let's face it, a pathetic capitulation was absolutely inevitable and we all knew it.
This is an incredibly weak response from the EU, and a dangerous position to take.
Maduro's legitimacy is not the issue at hand. The US is acting as a rogue state, and will embolden other states to use unchecked military power for their own ends.
We need international law, not gangsterism.
Maduro's legitimacy is not the issue at hand. The US is acting as a rogue state, and will embolden other states to use unchecked military power for their own ends.
We need international law, not gangsterism.
I have spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our Ambassador in Caracas. The EU is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela.
The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. (1/2)
The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. (1/2)
January 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM
This is an incredibly weak response from the EU, and a dangerous position to take.
Maduro's legitimacy is not the issue at hand. The US is acting as a rogue state, and will embolden other states to use unchecked military power for their own ends.
We need international law, not gangsterism.
Maduro's legitimacy is not the issue at hand. The US is acting as a rogue state, and will embolden other states to use unchecked military power for their own ends.
We need international law, not gangsterism.
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This illegal invasion of another country while its citizens sleep is a cynical act of American imperialism.
The fact that Venezuela has some of the world’s largest oil reserves makes this feel very familiar.
Greens stand against this contempt of international law.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5...
The fact that Venezuela has some of the world’s largest oil reserves makes this feel very familiar.
Greens stand against this contempt of international law.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5...
Venezuela latest: Trump says US has 'captured' President Maduro in strikes on country - latest
The US President says Maduro has been
www.bbc.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 10:22 AM
This illegal invasion of another country while its citizens sleep is a cynical act of American imperialism.
The fact that Venezuela has some of the world’s largest oil reserves makes this feel very familiar.
Greens stand against this contempt of international law.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5...
The fact that Venezuela has some of the world’s largest oil reserves makes this feel very familiar.
Greens stand against this contempt of international law.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5...
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If you're in Scotland and you like Zohran's chat about free buses for all and taxing the super-rich, boy do I have a party for you 👇
members.greens.scot/Join2025
members.greens.scot/Join2025
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, ...
members.greens.scot
January 1, 2026 at 8:08 PM
If you're in Scotland and you like Zohran's chat about free buses for all and taxing the super-rich, boy do I have a party for you 👇
members.greens.scot/Join2025
members.greens.scot/Join2025
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One last highlight, being elected to the leadership of the @scottishgreens.org with my pal @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social
I've been a member of this party since I was 15. There is no doubt in my mind that this is the moment for our vision of a fairer, greener Scotland
In 2026 we're bringing hope back
I've been a member of this party since I was 15. There is no doubt in my mind that this is the moment for our vision of a fairer, greener Scotland
In 2026 we're bringing hope back
December 31, 2025 at 11:53 PM
One last highlight, being elected to the leadership of the @scottishgreens.org with my pal @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social
I've been a member of this party since I was 15. There is no doubt in my mind that this is the moment for our vision of a fairer, greener Scotland
In 2026 we're bringing hope back
I've been a member of this party since I was 15. There is no doubt in my mind that this is the moment for our vision of a fairer, greener Scotland
In 2026 we're bringing hope back
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