'Time to return to some stability': Scottish Greens hint at willingness to work with next First Minister

James Murray
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But Greens warn SNP not to take their support for granted in wake of First Minister Humza Yousaf's shock resignation

The Scottish Greens have signalled they could support a minority SNP government, if the next First Minister "shares our progressive values and can secure our confidence". The comments came after First...

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