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Patrick Harvie: Some of this has been whipped up and fuelled by Reform MSPs in particular, who have recklessly fanned the flames of…

On the recordJuly 23, 2026
Some of this has been whipped up and fuelled by Reform MSPs in particular, who have recklessly fanned the flames of prejudice and, in some cases, directly encouraged people to join mobs that are inflicting fear and intimidation on communities.
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Patrick Harvie
Scottish Green Party

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Criticizing Reform MSPs for their role in community tensions.

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