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Scottish Greens pledge free bus travel and basic income in election manifesto

Party says plan for ‘radical change’ will be funded in part through higher taxes on aviation, gambling and landlords

The Guardian - UK

Offord is a ‘chancer’, says Greer in first televised debate of Scottish election

The party leaders clashed over immigration.

Evening Standard

Leaders warned Scotland risks becoming a ‘tumbleweed area’ over business rates

The leaders of Scotland’s six biggest parties faced off on the same stage for the first time in this election campaign.

The Independent UK

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Scottish Greens candidate row has been ‘difficult’ for all involved – co-leader

Ross Greer said he was ‘confident’ that Maggie Chapman will be re-elected in the north east region.

Evening Standard

Scottish Greens on verge of historic result, says Gillian Mackay

The Greens co-leader was speaking as the party launched its Holyrood election campaign in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Evening Standard

End ‘ridiculous’ royal tax breaks, Greens urge in election pledge

The party it was unfair the ‘scandal-ridden’ family were given perks while costs were soaring for regular people.

Evening Standard

Scottish Greens pledge integrated transport ticketing system

The system would be funded by scrapping road-building projects, the party said.

Evening Standard

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Party leaders bid for votes on first day of Holyrood election campaign

With Thursday marking the first day of campaigning for the Scottish Parliament election, party leaders were looking to win over voters.

Evening Standard

Greens co-leaders could share FM role if party wins Holyrood election

Gillian Mackay suggested she could share the post with fellow Scottish Green Party co-leader Ross Greer if the party was to win in May.

Evening Standard

John Swinney ‘concerned’ about Scots trapped in Middle East as conflict rages

The First Minister said the Scottish Government is working with UK ministers to bring people home ‘as quickly as it is safe to do so’.

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer still ‘determined’ Anas Sarwar should be Scotland’s next FM

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said while Mr Sarwar had called for the PM to quit, Sir Keir still wants to see him win May’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Swinney sparks confusion over Mossmorran jobs comment

The First Minister appeared to confirm workers made redundant will be guaranteed job interviews, but it was later confirmed that is not the case.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government ‘broke promise’ to Mossmorran workers, Swinney told

Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer raised the closure of the site during First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Dozens join rally calling for Rockstar Games to reinstate sacked workers

The company has said action was taken after staff were found to be leaking ‘confidential information’ in a public forum.

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Scottish MSP demands Britons who fought for Israel be tried for war crimes

Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer made the plea in his speech to the party’s conference in Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners react to Scottish Government's latest independence paper

CAMPAIGNERS and politicians have responded to the publication of the Scottish Government’s latest paper on independence.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens to unveil new 'brave and combative' independence strategy

THE Scottish Greens will unveil a new “brave and combative” independence strategy, Ross Greer has said ...

The Independent UK

Four Scots on Gaza aid flotilla ‘kidnapped’ by Israel, Green co-leader says

Ross Greer called on the First Minister to demand the ‘immediate release’ of those onboard the vessels.

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FMQs: John Swinney lays into Anas Sarwar after 'elitist and snooty' attack

JOHN Swinney furiously laid into Anas Sarwar over his promises Grangemouth would be saved from closure after the Scottish Labour leader branded his…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs vote to allow councils to hike tax on second homes – with no limit

MSPS have voted to allow councils to hike council tax on second and empty homes – without any cap.

The National (Scotland)

Health Secretary defends Tony Blair as interim leader of Gaza despite Iraq history

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has backed Donald Trump’s plans to install Tony Blair as interim leader of Gaza.

The National (Scotland)

'Millions of pounds' of council tax debt could be written off in fresh proposals

Changes proposed to the Housing Bill could lead to millions of pounds of council tax debt being written off, the Scottish Greens have claimed ...

The National (Scotland)

Ministers urged to reject Flamingo Land plans for Loch Lomond 'for good'

The Scottish Government should reject the controversial development plans for the shores of Loch Lomond “for good”, the Greens have said ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney rejects calls to boycott white-tie banquet in Donald Trump's honour

JOHN Swinney has rejected calls to boycott a state banquet at Windsor Castle in Donald Trump’s honour.

The National (Scotland)

Greens to force vote on tax for second homes in Gaelic-speaking communities

THE Scottish Greens are set to force a vote on increasing taxes on holiday homes and short-term lets in Gaelic-speaking communities.

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