Holyrood Sources

Swinney Should AVOID Trump, says Ross Greer


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In this conversation, Ross Greer discusses his candidacy for the leadership of the Scottish Greens, his relationship with the SNP, and the party's stance on various issues including taxation, council tax reform, and the impact of second homes on rural communities. He emphasises the importance of policies over personalities and addresses the complexities of political alliances in a minority government. The discussion also touches on the recent Sandie Peggie case and the implications of meeting with controversial leaders like Donald Trump when he visits Scotland.


  • Ross Greer is running for leadership of the Scottish Greens.
  • The Greens aim to influence an SNP-led government.
  • There are significant policy differences between the Greens and Labour.
  • Wealth taxation is a priority for the Greens.
  • Council tax reform is essential for fairness.
  • Second homes are impacting rural communities negatively.
  • Infrastructure investment is crucial for economic growth.
  • Meeting with controversial leaders raises moral questions.
  • The Sandy Peggy case highlights issues of public scrutiny.
  • The Supreme Court judgment has created confusion around gender rights.


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