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Patrick Harvie: The reality is that the issue goes far deeper than Audrey Dempsey. She was the one addressing the fascist mob, but she…

On the recordJuly 28, 2026
The reality is that the issue goes far deeper than Audrey Dempsey. She was the one addressing the fascist mob, but she did so with the implicit support of a party leadership that has spent the summer encouraging people to take part in these kinds of gatherings.
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Patrick Harvie
Scottish Green Party

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Discussing the broader implications of the rally.

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