Green co-leader Lorna Slater, who was sacked from Government earlier this year, said the SNP cannot take her party's support for granted.
Scottish Greens would “absolutely” be willing to bring down the SNP Government by voting against their Budget. Party co-leader Lorna Slater rejected claims her hardball position is motivated by getting back at the SNP for ditching them from Government. SNP Finance Secretary Shona Robison needs the help of a party other than Alba to ensure her tax and spending plans in December are passed.
She added: “We are fully prepared to vote against an unacceptable Budget , but as previously we go into it in good faith.” Asked if the Greens are willing to bring down the Government she said, “Absolutely. It is so important that Scotland’s Budget reflects the urgency of the climate and nature emergencies.” Slater also said she wanted the continuation of universal free school meals.
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