SENIOR Scottish Green MSPs are facing coordinated challenges for their spots at the top of the party’s regional lists.
In Glasgow, outgoing party co-leader Patrick Harvie had the top spot on the Greens list in 2021, and Ross Greer held the top spot on the West of Scotland list. Both are facing challenges for the position ahead of the 2026 Holyrood elections.
The Scottish Greens have historically won all of their MSPs through the regional lists, meaning the top spot is a coveted position for party activists hoping to enter parliament.
In the West of Scotland, four Scottish Greens are running on a single slate in a bid to oust Greer from the top of the list.
Ayrshire Greens co-convenor Cara McKee is asking members to rank her in first position, followed by her allies Athol Bond, Louise Andersen, and Charley O’Hear.
In Glasgow, Ellie Gomersall is looking to knock Harvie off the top spot, with local members urged to back Iris Duane in second and Seonad Hoy in third.
The three have badged themselves the “Radical Glasgow Greens” and are running on a single ticket.
In 2021, Ingerson was ranked second behind Chapman on the Greens’ north east regional list. He is believed to be bidding for the top spot in 2026.
Announcing her bid to oust Greer in the west, McKee said: “Now more than ever it is important the Scottish Greens elect grassroots left-wing candidates.
“I want to see real work done to end the poverty we see so much of in West Scotland. To make childcare work for us. To make sure people have accessible, affordable, and useful public transport.
“With the vote of Scottish Green members, I could be a strong voice in Holyrood to hold other politicians accountable.”
