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Patrick Harvie insists rent freeze in Scotland is 'robust' as landlords consider legal challenge

The Scottish Greens co-leader defended the policy ahead of his party's conference in Dundee this weekend.

Daily Record

Patrick Harvie accused of 'greenwashing SNP failures' for 'holding back' solar power

Lib Dems economy spokesperson Willie Rennie said Scotland needs to expand its renewable energy market.

Daily Record

Landlords seek legal advice over Scottish Government rent freeze and eviction ban

A coalition of landlords and letting agents are seeking a legal opinion on the bill - including to see if it breaches their human rights.

The National (Scotland)

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Millionaire Lord blames rent freeze as he puts brakes on £1bn housing project

A MILLIONAIRE Labour Lord has blamed the introduction of a rent freeze by the Scottish Government for his decision to put “on hold” a £1…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs approve Bill on temporary freeze on rent and evictions

The Cost of Living (Tenants Protection) Bill will be in effect until March 31, with the ability to extend it for two six-month periods.

The Independent UK

'Groundbreaking' rent freeze will come into force in Scotland as legislation passes

The cap rate will be set at 0 per cent, meaning landlords cannot raise rents above this.

The National (Scotland)

Rent freeze Bill takes step forward as amendments considered

MSPs sat as a committee of the whole parliament to consider amendments to the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill.

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Rent Freeze Bill passes stage 2 after over 100 attempted revisions from opposition MSPs

The emergency legislation is moving through the Scottish Parliament at an accelerated pace

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government announces new plans to freeze rents and protect tenants from eviction for six months

The Bill will cover the private and social rented sector, as well as student accommodation.

Daily Record

Rent freeze legislation passes first stage at Holyrood

Stage two amendments will be taken today, with a final vote on Thursday

Insider UK

Rent Freeze Bill passes first stage of scrutiny in Scottish Parliament

MSPs backed the general principles of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill by 88 votes to 29 on Tuesday evening.

The National (Scotland)

Rent freeze Bill passes first stage at Holyrood

MSPs voted to back the general principles of the Bill by 88 votes to 29 on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Rent freeze to be treated as emergency legislation

The Bill will likely be passed this week.

The Independent UK

Rent freeze strikes right balance between tenants and landlords – minister

Patrick Harvie addressed concerns that the Bill would reduce the supply of rented housing.

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Patrick Harvie branded a 'ticking time-bomb' by Tory MSP

THE Scottish Greens have hit back at claims their party leader is a “ticking time-bomb” for the Scottish economy.

The National (Scotland)

Former Tory MSP criticised for ‘bitter and personal’ attack on Patrick Harvie

THE Scottish Greens have criticised a former Scottish Tory MSP for a “bitter and personal attack” after he branded the party’s co-leader…

Daily Record

Student accommodation to be included in Scottish Government rent freeze plans

Labour MSP Mercedes Villalba wrote to tenants' minister Patrick Harvie to ask for clarification on the government's rent freeze plans.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens boycott extended Holyrood Queen tribute speeches

GREEN MSPs have boycotted a parliamentary session of fawning tributes to the royal family.

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Patrick Harvie: Trolls who fumed over my King Charles speech should 'grow up'

The Scottish Greens co-leader told the new monarch that life isn’t “rooted in status or title” when Scottish party leaders paid tribute to the…

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Harvie tells King Charles III that life 'isn't rooted in status or title' in memorial speech

Harvie has come under fire for the statement from unionist accounts on Twitter who called the speech an "embarrassment" while others have…

The Guardian - UK

King Charles vows to continue Queen’s ‘inspiring example’ in Holyrood speech

During a motion of condolence, Nicola Sturgeon said the Queen’s death was a moment of ‘profound sorrow’ for many Scots

The National (Scotland)

There is a 'moral duty' to take action on rent prices, Nicola Sturgeon says

NICOLA Sturgeon has said her government will seek to respond to concerns from landlords over emergency legislation on rent – but added there is a…

The Independent UK

Sturgeon: We have ‘moral duty’ to take action on rent prices

Landlords have expressed frustration towards the First Minister’s promise to freeze rents.

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater face being ousted as Scottish Green leaders

PATRICK Harvie and Lorna Slater face being ousted as leaders of the Scottish Greens under a motion submitted to the party’s annual general…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens back SNP's plans for de facto referendum if indyref2 blocked

THE Scottish Greens have vowed to fight the next general election as a “de-facto independence referendum” if plans to stage a referendum next…

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