Scottish Greens

National issues have dominated the local elections campaign

Independence supporters urged to 'vote till you boak' as Scots head to the polls
SCOTS are heading to the polls in what the First Minister has dubbed the most vital local elections since devolution began.

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater on the local election campaign trail in Edinburgh. Picture date: Wednesday March 24, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story ELECTION Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Letters Global events show the wisdom of the ‘green’ political philosophy

Stirling is ruled by an SNP-Labour coalition

LOCAL ELECTION PROFILE Accessibility among key issues in crunch Stirling council race

Murdo Fraser has been criticised for his use of the Confederate flag in an attack against the Scottish Greens

Scottish Greens hit back at Murdo Fraser's Confederate flag tweet

Green MP Caroline Lucas called for a Commons vote on any recommendations to the Oil and Gas Authority that undermine climate commitments

Tory minister says ‘no decisions taken by regulator’ on new oil and gas fields

The Scottish Greens are considering cutting ties with the English and Welsh party amid a row over 'transphobia'

Exclusive Scottish Greens consider cutting ties with English sister party amid transphobia row

The Jouker's aware that they speak an antiquated sort of language down in Westminster, so here's a guide to what they're actually saying

The Jouker Why do they say it like that?: The Jouker's guide to Westminster lingo

Nicola Sturgeon's party saw a boost in support in a recent poll which also recorded dips for the two main UK parties

Boost for SNP in Westminster poll as Tory and Labour support dips

Phélim Mac Cafferty of the Green Party of England and Wales took a flight to COP26 in Glasgow

Green Party council chief sorry for taking hour-long flight to COP26 in Glasgow

‘Boris Johnson has hit snooze button on climate change’, Caroline Lucas says

‘Boris Johnson has hit snooze button on climate change’, Caroline Lucas says

Nicola Sturgeon says Greens deal gives 'undeniable mandate' for indyref2

Updated Nicola Sturgeon says Greens deal gives 'undeniable mandate' for indyref2

The Child Disability Payment will replace the Disability Living Allowance for children with disabilities in Scotland

SNP should use welfare powers to 'repair damage' by Tory reforms, Greens say

Scottish Greens call UK government an 'embarassment' over Shetland oil project

Exclusive Scottish Greens call UK Government an 'embarrassment' over Shetland oil project

Have your say: Should Cambo oil field be given the go ahead by UK government?

Have your say: Should Cambo oil field be given the go ahead by UK Government?

Formerly independent Comhairle nan Eilean Siar councillor Roddy MacKay has switched to the Scottish Geens

Independent Western Isles councillor switches to the Scottish Greens

Pictured are people on Buchanan Street, Glasgow today, Saturday 5th June. Glasgow moved from COVID protection level 3 to 2 today, Saturday. .. Photograph by Colin Mearns.5 June 2021..

COMMENT Lorna Slater: Keeping some Covid measures could make society less heartless

Greens urge ScotRail to resolve staff pay dispute as services halt

Greens urge ScotRail to resolve staff pay dispute as services halt

SNP and Scottish Greens call on UK government to devolve drug powers

SNP and Scottish Greens call on UK government to devolve drug powers

'The Highlands are beautiful, popular, energy rich and increasingly economically viable. Many young folk would give their eye teeth to live there'

Comment Lesley Riddoch: Do SNP or Greens have will to tackle Highland housing crisis?

Cop26 sand art next to the 26 ice sculptures of children installed on New Brighton Beach, Wallasey in Merseyside

Scotland falls short of climate target despite positive progress

Ross Greer is urging SNP ministers to follow England's lead on combatting harassment in schools

Government ‘must act quickly’ to tackle harassment in Scotland's schools

We should create unity and structure within the Yes movement

letters It’s time for a massive PR exercise about the nation we wish to see

Glasgow Home Office mum and baby unit 'breaches rights of the child'

Glasgow Home Office mum and baby unit 'breaches rights of the child'

Pensioners who were lied to in 2014 must be reassured that payments are safe

letters It is not wise of the SNP leaders to keep Yes supporters in the dark

Co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater have apologised for their 'honest mistake'

Police rule out action against Scottish Green leaders over Covid breach

Tory MSP Liam Kerr popped up a few times during yesterday’s Holyrood debate on the climate emergency

Analysis Tories' failure to understand basic reality of oil and gas is no laughing matter

Next 10 years will be ‘defining’ in bid for net zero, MSPs told

Next 10 years will be ‘defining’ in bid for net zero, MSPs told

Holyrood's new Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone was elected to the role last month

Presiding Officer could have key role in Holyrood's indyref2 bid

SNP MSP Shona Robison wrote to the other Scottish parties asking for their support

Anger as Unionists reject push for Holyrood to take control of employment law

Green polices may have limited appeal to 'boring middle-aged types'

Letters Green/SNP coalition could end up further alienating centre-right voters

Activists from Dutch environmental group Milieudefensie celebrate the court verdict which ruled that Shell must drastically reduce the climate emissions it is responsible for

COMMENT Mike Small: We must grasp the chance to rebuild our society after Covid

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Holyrood must keep ‘striving’ for diversity, says Presiding Officer

I’m looking forward to the return of ‘normal politics’ in Scotland

LETTERS I’m looking forward to the return of ‘normal politics’ in Scotland

Oil companies have known about climate change since 1977, and despite that, have lobbied relentlessly for subsidies and hand-outs

Comment Lorna Slater: Why Scotland urgently needs a public energy company

Greens co-leader Lorna Slater (left) and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Act now to create publicly owned Scottish energy company, Nicola Sturgeon told

Newly elected Green MSPs Maggie Chapman and Ariane Burgess

Letters We need the Green Party conscience to hold our feet to the fire

Murdo Fraser himself is a man elected only because of the present 'top up list system' he suddenly despises

Comment Lesley Riddoch: Murdo Fraser's sudden change of heart is all down to fear

The original £30 million plans became the most unpopular proposals in Scottish history

Scottish Greens vow to 'send Flamingo Land packing' after new proposals revealed

Murdo Fraser declared the Scottish Greens are 'left-wing extremists'

Murdo Fraser mocked for 'ridiculous' take on 'extremist' Scottish Greens

The Greens and SNP are in talks about the possibility of a formal cooperative arrangement

Letters Greens have more influence on Scottish life than their vote share warrants

The Greens are the only party to back ending oil and gas exploration in Scotland

Analysis Where could SNP and Greens find common ground in co-operation agreement?

Lorna Slater's (left) Scottish Greens are in talks to enter government with Nicola Sturgeon's SNP

Comment Why an SNP-Green collaboration could be start of something great for Scotland

Lorna Slater says she was 'a little surprised' that Nicola Sturgeon opened talks with the Greens

SNP-Greens co-operation deal 'worth the risk for both parties'

Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater was among the party's new MSPs elected this month

Letters I welcome the prospect of a formal collaboration between SNP and the Greens

Scottish Green Party co-leader Patrick Harvie is going to have to answer some questions if he opts for a seat in the ministerial limo

Comment George Kerevan: Are Greens radicals or a noisy pressure group living off SNP?

Lorna Slater (left), the co-leader of the Scottish Greens, had commented on Margaret Thatcher's policies

Unionist spin doctor panned after tweet attacking Scottish Green co-leader

The IGV party was founded by Alistair McConnachie (above), who was barred from Ukip for questioning the Holocaust

SNP call for overhaul of electoral law after right-wing 'Green' party confusion

SNP refuse to back down over income tax in governing talks with Greens

Income tax disagreement 'sticking point in Greens and SNP government talks'

Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater has been in talks with the SNP Government

Lorna Slater says Green talks with SNP ‘a risk’ after LibDems’ Tory coalition

The green recovery is also about creating quality jobs

COMMENT We need a different kind of politics to deal with environmental issues

In her speech setting out plans for government, Nicola Sturgeon unveiled 'groundbreaking' talks with the Scottish Greens

Talks between the SNP and Greens could result in a Yes majority government

Scottish Green MSPs apologise for

Green MSPs apologise for 'honest mistake' after Covid rules breach

Home Secretary Priti Patel leaves BBC Broadcasting House in London after her appearance on the BBC One current affairs programme, The Andrew Marr Show

‘Scots didn’t vote for this’: Priti Patel slammed for immigration plan claims

Electoral Commission rules out review after complaints over ballot confusion caused by Independent Green Voice

Exclusive Unionist party gets away with claims of vote-rigging, despite hundreds of complaints