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.
The problem isn't just that large parts of politics and media have given up on rational climate policy.
It's also that parties in Government know that the supportive public must now judge them against an agenda of denial instead of against the science, so they don't really need to try.
It's also that parties in Government know that the supportive public must now judge them against an agenda of denial instead of against the science, so they don't really need to try.
🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
November 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The problem isn't just that large parts of politics and media have given up on rational climate policy.
It's also that parties in Government know that the supportive public must now judge them against an agenda of denial instead of against the science, so they don't really need to try.
It's also that parties in Government know that the supportive public must now judge them against an agenda of denial instead of against the science, so they don't really need to try.
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Why can't the BBC just be more impartial towards President Trump, like GB News, says Nigel Farage.
GB News:
GB News:
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Why can't the BBC just be more impartial towards President Trump, like GB News, says Nigel Farage.
GB News:
GB News:
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Great letter in the Herald. I can confirm the abuse feminists get from transphobes is worse and more threatening than what I get from anti-abortion men www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2560...
Why I went unmasked at the pro-trans rights rally last week
TO the writer of the letter regarding masks at protests (“Two rival protests. Which group is really comfortable with its identity?”, November…
www.heraldscotland.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Great letter in the Herald. I can confirm the abuse feminists get from transphobes is worse and more threatening than what I get from anti-abortion men www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2560...
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So the Telegraph’s “BBC bias dossier” - supposedly written by ex-BBC adviser Michael Prescott - is being used to claim there’s a rogue LGBT+ unit “censoring” gender-critical voices inside the BBC.
Let’s look at what’s actually in it. Spoiler: it’s nothing but recycled transphobic talking points!
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Let’s look at what’s actually in it. Spoiler: it’s nothing but recycled transphobic talking points!
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For reference - Here’s the Telegraph article with the Prescott memo complaining about the BBC published in FULL.
Obviously, it’s an archived link which circumvents their paywall - as there’s no way I’m gonna give that transphobic rag any clicks or coin! 😣
👉 archive.ph/mJIsB
Obviously, it’s an archived link which circumvents their paywall - as there’s no way I’m gonna give that transphobic rag any clicks or coin! 😣
👉 archive.ph/mJIsB
November 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
So the Telegraph’s “BBC bias dossier” - supposedly written by ex-BBC adviser Michael Prescott - is being used to claim there’s a rogue LGBT+ unit “censoring” gender-critical voices inside the BBC.
Let’s look at what’s actually in it. Spoiler: it’s nothing but recycled transphobic talking points!
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Let’s look at what’s actually in it. Spoiler: it’s nothing but recycled transphobic talking points!
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We are bringing hope back to Scottish politics. That's why our polling is climbing and we're now neck & neck with Labour here and across the UK.
The super-rich will throw everything they've got at stopping us though. Join our movement and help us win next May:
members.greens.scot/join
The super-rich will throw everything they've got at stopping us though. Join our movement and help us win next May:
members.greens.scot/join
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We are bringing hope back to Scottish politics. That's why our polling is climbing and we're now neck & neck with Labour here and across the UK.
The super-rich will throw everything they've got at stopping us though. Join our movement and help us win next May:
members.greens.scot/join
The super-rich will throw everything they've got at stopping us though. Join our movement and help us win next May:
members.greens.scot/join
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Scotland doesn't need more fossil fuels!
Workers and communities need politicians and companies to be honest and invest in stable, sustainable jobs for the future - not dying industries. #StopRosebank
Workers and communities need politicians and companies to be honest and invest in stable, sustainable jobs for the future - not dying industries. #StopRosebank
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Scotland doesn't need more fossil fuels!
Workers and communities need politicians and companies to be honest and invest in stable, sustainable jobs for the future - not dying industries. #StopRosebank
Workers and communities need politicians and companies to be honest and invest in stable, sustainable jobs for the future - not dying industries. #StopRosebank
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The Scottish Greens are to force a vote at Holyrood over whether the controversial Rosebank development should be given the green light
Greens to force Holyrood vote on controversial Rosebank oil field
www.thenational.scot
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Scottish Greens are to force a vote at Holyrood over whether the controversial Rosebank development should be given the green light
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Since we’re in the mood for strict accuracy in broadcast news, worth noting that a rival channel had a pundit - unchallenged - say asylum seekers in hotels committed 44% of sexual offences in one county, seemingly because she cannot understand basic maths.
A national newspaper journalist went on a British TV channel to claim police stats showed asylum-seekers committed 44% of sex crimes in Dorset.
This shocking claim was treated as fact by the channel which promoted the clip on social media where it was amplified by AI.
Except... it's bollocks.
This shocking claim was treated as fact by the channel which promoted the clip on social media where it was amplified by AI.
Except... it's bollocks.
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Since we’re in the mood for strict accuracy in broadcast news, worth noting that a rival channel had a pundit - unchallenged - say asylum seekers in hotels committed 44% of sexual offences in one county, seemingly because she cannot understand basic maths.
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the right winger who was appointed to lead the BBC in the hope of appeasing right wingers has been driven out by right wingers for not appeasing right wingers enough and the BBC has the chance to do the funniest thing ever
November 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
the right winger who was appointed to lead the BBC in the hope of appeasing right wingers has been driven out by right wingers for not appeasing right wingers enough and the BBC has the chance to do the funniest thing ever
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This piece is as good as people say it is. Read it to appreciate that writing isn't just about content, but style. AI can't do this.
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
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November 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
This piece is as good as people say it is. Read it to appreciate that writing isn't just about content, but style. AI can't do this.
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I was included in the @cyclinguk.bsky.social 2017 list of 100 women in cycling and am dismayed to see their transphobia.
The Supreme Court ruling may have enabled organisations to be transphobic but it does not mandate that.
Cycling UK can and should be as inclusive as they say they wish to be.
The Supreme Court ruling may have enabled organisations to be transphobic but it does not mandate that.
Cycling UK can and should be as inclusive as they say they wish to be.
Cycling UK say the decision was made following legal advice but that the rule change "doesn't alter our commitment to transgender and non-binary people" road.cc/content/news...
Several winners of Cycling UK 100 Women in Cycling prize decline award due to exclusion of transwomen
Cycling UK say the decision was made following legal advice but that the rule change "doesn't alter our commitment to transgender and non-binary people"
road.cc
November 8, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I was included in the @cyclinguk.bsky.social 2017 list of 100 women in cycling and am dismayed to see their transphobia.
The Supreme Court ruling may have enabled organisations to be transphobic but it does not mandate that.
Cycling UK can and should be as inclusive as they say they wish to be.
The Supreme Court ruling may have enabled organisations to be transphobic but it does not mandate that.
Cycling UK can and should be as inclusive as they say they wish to be.
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Every time someone claims that we can't afford to tackle the climate crisis, remind them that the top 2% have more wealth than half of Scotland's population combined.
The money is there, its just being hoarded by a greedy few.
Help us take it back: members.greens.scot/join
The money is there, its just being hoarded by a greedy few.
Help us take it back: members.greens.scot/join
November 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Every time someone claims that we can't afford to tackle the climate crisis, remind them that the top 2% have more wealth than half of Scotland's population combined.
The money is there, its just being hoarded by a greedy few.
Help us take it back: members.greens.scot/join
The money is there, its just being hoarded by a greedy few.
Help us take it back: members.greens.scot/join
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Today marks just six months to go until the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election! As is now usual, I'll be looking to commission a pre-election poll. If you can, please chip in to the crowdfunder here - all donations gratefully received, and even if you can't donate, please share!
gofund.me/cf862de1a
gofund.me/cf862de1a
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 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today marks just six months to go until the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election! As is now usual, I'll be looking to commission a pre-election poll. If you can, please chip in to the crowdfunder here - all donations gratefully received, and even if you can't donate, please share!
gofund.me/cf862de1a
gofund.me/cf862de1a
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UK: GPEW and SGP (GREENS-G/EFA) have reached 18% in today's Find Out Now poll. That is the highest that the two parties have ever polled in national parliament polling since being founded in 1990.
The same poll shows governing centre-left Labour (LAB-S&D) falling to fourth place with 15%.
The same poll shows governing centre-left Labour (LAB-S&D) falling to fourth place with 15%.
November 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Join our movement and help us transform our countries 💚
Scotland 🏴
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England & Wales 🏴🏴
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Northern Ireland
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This afternoon @ross-greer.bsky.social and I joined union organisers and sacked workers outside Rockstar Games in Edinburgh.
An allegation of union busting is one of the most serious possible breaches of fair work standards. This cannot be acceptable in any industry. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An allegation of union busting is one of the most serious possible breaches of fair work standards. This cannot be acceptable in any industry. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Grand Theft Auto studio accused of 'union busting' after sacking workers
A union representing people in the gaming sector said 31 people were fired at Rockstar's UK studios.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This afternoon @ross-greer.bsky.social and I joined union organisers and sacked workers outside Rockstar Games in Edinburgh.
An allegation of union busting is one of the most serious possible breaches of fair work standards. This cannot be acceptable in any industry. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An allegation of union busting is one of the most serious possible breaches of fair work standards. This cannot be acceptable in any industry. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Our planet is on fire, and workers are being hit hard by the cost of living, but the super-rich couldn't care less.
BP pocketed £1.7 billion in profit, whilst our energy bills are rising and climate chaos intensifies.
It's time for climate action, it's time to tax the rich!
BP pocketed £1.7 billion in profit, whilst our energy bills are rising and climate chaos intensifies.
It's time for climate action, it's time to tax the rich!
November 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Our planet is on fire, and workers are being hit hard by the cost of living, but the super-rich couldn't care less.
BP pocketed £1.7 billion in profit, whilst our energy bills are rising and climate chaos intensifies.
It's time for climate action, it's time to tax the rich!
BP pocketed £1.7 billion in profit, whilst our energy bills are rising and climate chaos intensifies.
It's time for climate action, it's time to tax the rich!
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Here's another bit of conventional wisdom Zohran completely blew away: His speech was at well above a 10th-grade level. It was complex, erudite, punctuated by deep and fluent references. You don't have to condescend to voters with baby talk! Part of re-establishing norms is speaking like an adult.
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Here's another bit of conventional wisdom Zohran completely blew away: His speech was at well above a 10th-grade level. It was complex, erudite, punctuated by deep and fluent references. You don't have to condescend to voters with baby talk! Part of re-establishing norms is speaking like an adult.
Lovely to wake up to news that's not just good, but actually inspiring.
Mamdani: "We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves. After all, if anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him."
November 5, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Lovely to wake up to news that's not just good, but actually inspiring.
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Tax reform on landholdings is desperately needed. We need to bring poorly managed and owned land in urban and rural Scotland back into productive use for public benefit. This must be dealt with in the next parliament. Clear, strong arguments from @ross-greer.bsky.social during LR Bill debate tonight
November 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Tax reform on landholdings is desperately needed. We need to bring poorly managed and owned land in urban and rural Scotland back into productive use for public benefit. This must be dealt with in the next parliament. Clear, strong arguments from @ross-greer.bsky.social during LR Bill debate tonight
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Glad to say that the Scottish Government has agreed to work with me to end the absurd loophole allowing shooting estates owned by billionaires and tax avoiders to get a 100% tax break as 'small businesses'
Thanks to @protectthewild.bsky.social, @revivecoalition.bsky.social and other campaigners 💚
Thanks to @protectthewild.bsky.social, @revivecoalition.bsky.social and other campaigners 💚
November 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Glad to say that the Scottish Government has agreed to work with me to end the absurd loophole allowing shooting estates owned by billionaires and tax avoiders to get a 100% tax break as 'small businesses'
Thanks to @protectthewild.bsky.social, @revivecoalition.bsky.social and other campaigners 💚
Thanks to @protectthewild.bsky.social, @revivecoalition.bsky.social and other campaigners 💚
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UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 5: Vito Marcantonio
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
November 4, 2025 at 4:14 AM
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 5: Vito Marcantonio
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
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Nigel Farage, who has so far registered a total of £280,500 for four hours a month as a "brand ambassador" for a company selling gold bars, thinks a £10 an hour minimum wage for young people is too high bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Nigel Farage Says Minimum Wage Should Be Cut for Young People
The Reform leader said cutting the minimum wage for young people would boost business, as he attacked plans to raise taxes on the wealthy
bylinetimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Nigel Farage, who has so far registered a total of £280,500 for four hours a month as a "brand ambassador" for a company selling gold bars, thinks a £10 an hour minimum wage for young people is too high bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
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EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish-based oil firm has been condemned for working with Israel to extract gas from Palestinian waters
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
November 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM
EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish-based oil firm has been condemned for working with Israel to extract gas from Palestinian waters
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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I knew Gill and Farage and the rest of the UKIP crew in the European Parliament
They were crooks and shysters to a man
They repeated Putin talking points and appeared on Russia Today
UKIP then and Reform now are both a threat to our democracy
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
They were crooks and shysters to a man
They repeated Putin talking points and appeared on Russia Today
UKIP then and Reform now are both a threat to our democracy
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Reform UK, the Russian spy and rolls of Kremlin cash: the inside story of Nathan Gill
How did a former Mormon bishop end up pleading guilty to taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament?
www.theguardian.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I knew Gill and Farage and the rest of the UKIP crew in the European Parliament
They were crooks and shysters to a man
They repeated Putin talking points and appeared on Russia Today
UKIP then and Reform now are both a threat to our democracy
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
They were crooks and shysters to a man
They repeated Putin talking points and appeared on Russia Today
UKIP then and Reform now are both a threat to our democracy
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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EXCLUSIVE: Scotland’s climate coalition is calling for leaders to 'heed the evidence' and ramp up efforts to fight climate change
Scotland's political leaders must 'heed evidence and ramp up climate action efforts'
www.thenational.scot
November 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Scotland’s climate coalition is calling for leaders to 'heed the evidence' and ramp up efforts to fight climate change