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Patrick Harvie made the Greens. Ellie Gomersall wants to unseat him
The 24 year-old is mounting a David vs Goliath battle for Harvie's spot in Holyrood
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Patrick Harvie made the Greens. Ellie Gomersall wants to unseat him
The 24 year-old is mounting a David vs Goliath battle for Harvie's spot in Holyrood
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