Scottish Greens
Coverage of Scottish Greens in the Nexus archive.
- Swinney will call vote on referendum powers after Scottish elections
John Swinney, leader of the Scottish National Party, plans to call a vote on securing independence referendum powers in the next Scottish parliament on its first day, even if he fails to secure an overall majority in the 7 May elections. His aides indicated he may rely on support from the pro-independence Scottish Greens to pass the vote and demand legal authority for a second referendum from the UK government.
- Scottish Greens pledge free bus travel and basic income in election manifesto
The Scottish Greens have unveiled an election manifesto promising free bus travel, a universal basic income, and increased public services, funded by higher taxes on aviation, gambling, and landlords. The party is gaining popularity in polls, potentially surpassing Labour, influenced by the success of the Green party in England and Wales led by Zack Polanski.
- Anas Sarwar asks voters in Scotland to give Labour five years to ‘fix SNP’s mess’
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is urging voters to support his party's plan to address the SNP's governance issues, promising increased housing, tax cuts, and reduced public sector size. His party faces a significant drop in support, currently trailing behind the SNP, Reform, and Scottish Greens in recent polls.