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Patrick Harvie: People have been targeted with harassment and violence on racial grounds, and organisations such as schools, housing…

On the recordJuly 23, 2026
People have been targeted with harassment and violence on racial grounds, and organisations such as schools, housing associations and small businesses have been targeted for nothing more than teaching languages.
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Patrick Harvie
Scottish Green Party

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Discussing the impact of disinformation and community conflict.

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