Scottish Greens

Greens criticise Holyrood "security theatre"

Tue 15 Nov, 2011

For immediate release 15 November 2011

The Green MSPs criticised plans announced today by the Holyrood authorities for a substantial external security facility for the Scottish Parliament building. The proposals, if the Corporate Body proceed with them, will be costly and pointless, the party argues.

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Greens welcome rejection of Hunterston coal plant

Wed 9 Nov, 2011

For immediate release 9 November 2011

Green MSPs today congratulated campaigners against the proposed coal-fired power station at Hunterston following the decision by North Ayrshire Council to reject the development. The Scottish Parliament has previously voted against this proposal, backing a Green motion on March 18th 2010.

Patrick Harvie MSP said:

Renewables revelation a challenge to Salmond's plans

Wed 2 Nov, 2011

For immediate release 2 November 2011

Greens today argued that Citigroup's warning to potential developers about investing in Scotland's renewables sector (1) ignores the profitability of the sector and the growing demand for clean energy. The party also reiterated concerns about the SNP's energy policy, which is misleadingly billed as "100% renewable" when they actually want to see as much energy generated from coal, gas or nuclear power as from renewables.

Patrick Harvie MSP said:

Full debate on booze prices, not half measures

Tue 1 Nov, 2011

For immediate release 1 November 2011

Greens call for end to Holyrood's Twitter ban

Tue 18 Oct, 2011

For immediate release 18 October 2011

Holyrood must not sleepwalk into a welfare crisis

Wed 5 Oct, 2011

For immediate release 5 October 2011

Green MSPs have urged the creation of a clear SNP-Labour-Green alliance to challenge the most damaging aspects of the Westminster Coalition's welfare changes.

In today's welfare debate, the Greens will back a Labour amendment calling for the Parliament to consider rejecting the legislative consent motion on the Welfare Reform Bill, in what would be a constitutionally unprecedented move.*

Patrick Harvie MSP said:

KICKING OFF NEW DEBATES

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The fourth session of the Scottish Parliament is now in full swing and Alison Johnstone and I have been doing everything we can to promote the fairer, greener agenda for Scotland that thousands of you voted for back in May.

If you've been following our news releases on this page, you'll have seen some of the areas where we are providing a distinctive Green voice in the Parliament - challenging the consensus of the other parties.

SNP were told cost of AWPR could double

Fri 30 Sep, 2011

For immediate release 30 September 2011

Greens responded angrily to revelations in today's Aberdeen Press and Journal that SNP Ministers were told in 2008 that the cost of building the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route may reach

Time is right for action on free bags

Fri 30 Sep, 2011

For immediate release 30 September 2011

Greens have argued that Scotland should follow Wales and phase out free single-use bags, ahead of the Welsh law coming into force on Saturday 1st October. The party has lodged a motion* in the Scottish Parliament urging the Scottish Government to take inspiration from the experience of the Welsh Government when they launch a consultation on bags later this year.

People First march is a call to action

Fri 30 Sep, 2011

For immediate release 30 September 2011

Ahead of Saturday's 'People First' event, Greens are calling for the day's events to be a rallying point for everyone in who believes in a fairer Scotland, strong public services and opposition to the Coalition's austerity agenda.

Patrick Harvie, Glasgow's Green MSP, will speak at the rally in Kelvingrove Park alongside representatives from a wide range of Scottish communities.

Patrick Harvie MSP said: