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Patrick Harvie: We cannot have a boycott in name only. Parliament did not vote for empty gestures. One year on, the Scottish Government…

On the recordAugust 31, 2026
We cannot have a boycott in name only. Parliament did not vote for empty gestures. One year on, the Scottish Government needs to deliver.
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Patrick Harvie
Scottish Green Party

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Demanding action from the Scottish Government on boycotts.

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