independence and called for members to have the final say on a pact. “Be very, very wary,” he said. After the SNP fell one seat short of an overall majority at the last election, Nicola Sturgeon announced she would be willing to talk to the Greens about a cooperation agreement in Government.
The parties agree on independence and a range of social issues, but disagree on income tax and North Sea oil. The Greens believe in phasing out North sea oil and gas production and have urged the UK Government to stop issuing new licenses for exploration and development.Senior figures in Sturgeon’s party are nervous about the Green position and fear it could lead to a jobs wasteland.
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