Leader of the Scottish Greens

The leader of the Scottish Greens (officially the leader of the Scottish Green Party) is the highest position within the Scottish Greens. The current co-incumbents are Patrick Harvie who was re-elected on 1 August 2019, and Lorna Slater, who was elected on 1 August 2019.[1][2]

Leader of the Scottish Green Party
Co-Leaders of the Scottish Greens
Logo of the Scottish Green Party
Flag of the Scottish Green Party

Co-Incumbent
Patrick Harvie
since 22 September 2008[3]


Co-Incumbent
Lorna Slater
since 1 August 2019
TypeParty leader
PrecursorConvenor of the Scottish Green Party
Inaugural holderPatrick Harvie (as Co-Leader)
Lorna Slater (as Co-Leader)

When the Scottish Green Party are a party in a coalition government, the co-leaders would usually become ministers in the government.

List of Leaders

Leaders of the Scottish Green Party

Number Portrait Name Term start Term end
As Convenors
1 Robin Harper[4]

MSP for Lothians (1999–2011)

 1990 2002
2 Eleanor Scott[5]

MSP for the Highlands and Islands (2003–2007)

 2002 2003
3 Martin Stepek[6] 2003 2004
Male Co-convenors Female Co-convenors Term start Term end
Number Portrait Name Number Portrait Name
2 Robin Harper

MSP for Lothian (1999–2011)

 1 Shiona Baird[7]

MSP for North East Scotland (2003–2007)

 2004 2007
2 Alison Johnstone[8]

Councillor for Meadows/Morningside (2007–2012)

 2007 22 September 2008
3 Patrick Harvie

MSP for Glasgow (2003–present)

 3 Eleanor Scott

MSP for the Highlands and Islands (2003–2007)

 22 September 2008 2011
4 Martha Wardrop[9]

Councillor for Hillhead (2007–2017)

 2011 November 2013
5 Maggie Chapman[10]

Councillor for Leith Walk (2007–2015)

 November 2013 1 August 2019
Male Co-leaders Female Co-leaders Term start Term end
Number Portrait Name Number Portrait Name
(3) Patrick Harvie

MSP for Glasgow (2003–present)

Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights (2021–present)

 (2) Alison Johnstone

(Co-Leader within the Scottish Parliament)

MSP for Lothian (2011–present)

 1 August 2019 5 May 2021
6 Lorna Slater

MSP for Lothian (2021–present)

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (2021–present)

 1 August 2019 Incumbent

References
  1. "Scottish Green co-leaders given ministerial roles". 30 August 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  2. "Scottish Greens to announce new co-leaders". Holyrood.com. 1 August 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  3. The office was known as co-convenor of the Scottish Greens until 2019.
  4. "SNP and Greens sign working deal". 11 May 2007. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  5. "Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) - Eleanor Scott". Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  6. "'Power is a very heavy, dangerous tool': mindfulness by Martin Stepek". The Herald (Glasgow). 10 December 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  7. "Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) - Shiona Baird".
  8. "New co-leader for Scottish Greens". BBC News. 24 September 2007. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  9. "Scottish Greens". Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  10. "Glasgow MPS retains green leaders role". Glasgow Times.
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