Scottish Greens say they would rejoin an SNP administration
Green co-leader Ross Greer confirmed the party would cooperate with a new SNP government while stressing robust opposition on issues like data centres.
Speaking to PA, Ross Greer said the Scottish Greens would join an SNP government again, arguing that voters expect parties to collaborate to achieve results. While the Greens would cooperate on common ground, they plan to oppose the SNP vigorously on matters such as data-centre development and the party’s shift toward oil and gas. Greer highlighted the Greens’ surge to 15 seats, just behind Labour’s 17, and a membership of over 11,000, which he believes now surpasses Labour’s. He suggested the Greens could become the principal opposition in one outlet Parliament and aim to double their council seats, targeting the City of Edinburgh Council next year. Greer also opened the possibility of attracting members from other parties whose values align more closely with the Greens, leaving final decisions to local branches and the national council.
Why it matters
The Greens' willingness to re-enter an SNP coalition could reshape Scotland's parliamentary dynamics and policy priorities.
How this story developed
- Oct 20 UK Labour government poised to green-light controversial Jackdaw North Sea gas project
- Oct 21 The government granted drilling consent for the Jackdaw gas field.
- Oct 21 Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is expected to reject the Rosebank oil project.
- Oct 22 Government faces renewed calls to approve the Rosebank oil and gas project following the Jackdaw approval.
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