Patrick Harvie

The latest news and opinion on Patrick Harvie MSP, Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party and Scottish Government minister for zero carbon buildings, active travel and tenants’ rights

Plans that would require homeowners to switch heating systems from gas boilers to alternatives such as heat pumps have proved contentious

Swinney's verdict after SNP government's green heating plans delayed

(Picture: Jane Barlow)

Exclusive John Swinney poised to U-turn on Patrick Harvie's hydrogen boiler ban

The Climate Change Committee says oil and gas companies cannot be trusted with the just transition.

Oil and gas giants cannot be trusted with the just transition

US President Donald Trump on a previous visit to Scotland.

John Swinney: Donald Trump's state visit invitation should be revoked

The Scottish Borders Council headquarters in Newtown St Boswells

Scottish council plans 10% tax hike as SNP ministers announce reform push

Patrick Harvie

Harvie to take time away from Holyrood due to medical procedure

John Swinney (left) has spoken about meeting Donald Trump

John Swinney: I will not refuse a meeting with Donald Trump

Donald Trump on a previous visit to his Aberdeenshire golf resort in 2016

Ministers urged not to meet Trump during potential visit to Scotland

John Swinney, Russell Findlay and Anas Sarwar

Analysis What Holyrood party leaders will have on New Year's wishlist for 2025

Members of the public attend the service of Remembrance to commemorate Armistice Day at the Scott Monument in Edinburgh (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Remembering sacrifices made by forebears is not glorying war

The baby boxes given to Scotland's new mothers contain a mattress, fitted sheet and blanket, clothes from newborn up to the age of 6 months, a bath towel, a travel changing mat, muslin cloth squares and a bib (Picture: Scottish Government/PA)

Readers' Letters: Taxpayer-funded baby boxes should not be universal benefit

First Minister John Swinney lays a wreath during the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Stone of Remembrance outside the City Chambers in Edinburgh. (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Readers' Letters: Remembrance in schools should include peace studies

Sarah Malone, executive vice President of Trump International Scotland. Picture: PA

Trump's Scots executive hits out at MSP criticism of president-elect

At FMQ's this week Patrick Harvie called Donald Trump a “misogynist, a climate denier, a fraudster, a conspiracy monger, a racist...” (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Harvie's comments on Trump are a danger to Scotland

Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the US.

Swinney blasted over congratulations for 'misogynist' Donald Trump

Progress in heat pump installations could stall amid cuts to Home Energy Scotland’s advice service Photo: Alamy/PA.

Exclusive SNP green energy cuts puts 'significant numbers' of jobs at risk

How Scottish politicians view the prospect of another Trump presidency

Scottish Greens co-Leaders Patrick Harvie (left) and Lorna Slater (right) during a visit to the Belville Community Garden project in Greenock. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

'Toxic politics' and right-wing conspiracy theories branded threat to Scotland

First Minister John Swinney

Exclusive SNP accused of 'cover up' after key climate target still off track

SNP deputy first minister and economy secretary Kate Forbes

Exclusive Harvie: 'Extreme' Forbes may 'cook up' diluted conversion therapy ban

Co-leader of the Scottish Greens, Patrick Harvie

Exclusive Fury as 'tactically inept' SNP still letting Greens dictate policy

Scotland is on course for a record-breaking year of installing heat pumps

SNP plans to 'accelerate' heat pumps after record-breaking year

The Scottish Government has published a strategy to boost the aviation sector while meeting key net zero targets. Picture: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

Air travel discount scheme for 8 Scottish island areas to be made ‘fairer’

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage at Clacton Leisure Centre in Clacton, Essex, during the count for the 2024 General Election

How Reform, the Greens and Alba failed to find a foothold in Scotland

John Swinney during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

The three main FMQs flashpoints as Swinney faces 'honest John' barb

Inside story on how Scotland’s climate failure brought down Yousaf's government

Who are Fossil Free Books, the campaign group that targeted Baillie Gifford?

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Launch 2024

Fringe society’s refusal to bow to activists and keep Baillie Gifford is welcome

Cris Peploe, Cerstin Heck, Saber Bamatraf and Robbie Cockburn launch the Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme. Picture: Jessica Shurte

Fringe chief warns cultural events are now 'unattractive' to sponsors

An oil platform in the North Sea. Picture: SWNS

SNP accused of ‘scare stories’ on oil, gas - but are they ‘rewriting history?’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to reintroduce National Service if the Conservatives are re-elected in the next general election. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Rishi Sunak's National Service policy branded an ‘unfunded gimmick’

Analysis How Scottish Greens are set to cause John Swinney another headache

Aon rud nach eil na “h-adhartaich” ‘s e adhartach – sheall Padraig Harvie sin Murray MacLeòid

Is John Swinney as 'safe pair of hands', as a reader suggests (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Readers' letters: John Swinney is the safe pair of hands Scotland needs

Worshipping at Church of Springsteen provides a humane lesson for all Susan Dalgety

John Swinney and Kate Forbes speak to journalists after First Minister's Questions (Photo by Lesley Martin/PA Wire)

Kate Forbes vows to 'serve all communities' amid attacks from Greens

Analysis John Swinney manages to unite Holyrood - in laughter

Swinney and Forbes must now focus on three great tasks Scotsman comment

Paediatric consultant Dr Hilary Cass with a copy of her report: Yui Mok/Press Association.

Scottish Government told to put youngsters ahead of placating Greens

John Swinney signals end of SNP collaboration with Greens

Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay. Photo: Jane Barlow/Press Association.

New first minister must recommit to progressive policies, say Greens

Analysis 'Humza the Brief'? The First Minister teeters on the brink of political disaster

Humza Yousaf reacts as he answers questions during First Minister's Questions at Scottish Parliament. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Analysis Will Humza Yousaf be forced out after vote of no confidence?

First Minister Humza Yousaf at at Thursday's press conference as he announces the SNP would withdraw from the Bute House Agreement. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Key points from Yousaf's speech on Greens deal - on being 'weak', would he quit?

Yousaf left looking weak after only belatedly ditching Scottish Greens Euan McColm

Why the Scottish Greens' presence in government was a good thing Alastair GJ Stewart

Green Party co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater have been removed from the Scottish Government (Picture: Lesley Martin/PA Wire)

Why the Greens will not be nice about lending support to the SNP anymore

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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