Swinney Should AVOID Trump, says Ross Greer

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Holyrood Sources podcast analyses Scottish politics through the experiences of those who have lived and breathed it as Special Advisers to the Scottish Government, SNP and opposition parties. Join hosts Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (Chief of Staff to the First Minister, 2007-2014) and Andy Maciver (Former Head of Communications for the Scottish Conservatives) as they take you inside Scottish politics. Their insight is second to none - they've been there, lived it, and maintain remarkable connections to Scotland's politicians and the world of Scottish politics.Join our mailing list and check out our latest live events: click holyroodsources.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.