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Patrick Harvie: “There is no excuse for speaking at a far-right extremist gathering like Unite the Clans, which brought racism…”

On the recordJuly 28, 2026
There is no excuse for speaking at a far-right extremist gathering like Unite the Clans, which brought racism, intimidation and even Nazi salutes to our streets.
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Patrick Harvie
Scottish Green Party

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Commenting on a far-right rally in Glasgow.

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