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Patrick Harvie: Violent mobs targeting people because of the colour of their skin have no place in our city and do not reflect Glasgow…

On the recordJuly 26, 2026
Violent mobs targeting people because of the colour of their skin have no place in our city and do not reflect Glasgow or its values.
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Patrick Harvie
Scottish Green Party

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Commenting on far-right violence in Glasgow.

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