The article explores the possibility of a collaboration between the Scottish National Party (SNP) and Scottish Labour, despite their differing views on independence. It argues that both parties share common ground on many policy issues and could work together to prevent the rise of right-wing parties like Nigel Farage's Reform and the Scottish Tories. The author points to the need for such an alliance to counter the potential influence of these parties in the next Scottish Parliament. The article also criticizes the botched implementation of the deposit return scheme and its potential financial repercussions for the Scottish Government.
The two foes disagree profoundly on independence and this schism has clouded their interactions. Personality clashes between senior figures on both sides have further soured an already poor relationship.
All the recent opinion polls show Nigel Farage’s Reform is in line to make a massive breakthrough next year. Reform are wreckers and this right- wing party will try to undermine the parliament from day one. Recent Budget talks have seen the SNP, Lib Dems and Greens unite to get a deal done. The next parliament needs a similar level of cooperation between Sarwar and Swinney.
At a time of massive strain on public finances, it goes without saying that this would be a humiliating end to a recycling scheme that could have been a success.
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