Social attitudes survey shows people recognise positive impact of Greens in government
The Scottish Social Attitudes Survey shows that people all across Scotland are recognising the positive impact that Scottish Greens are making as part of the Scottish Government.
The report, published today, shows that two thirds of people in Scotland (66%) trust the Scottish Government to work in Scotland’s best interests ‘just about always’ or ‘most of the time', compared with only 22% who said the same about the UK Government.
The Scottish Greens co-leader, Lorna Slater MSP said:
“People can see and recognise the positive impact that the Scottish Greens are having as part of the Scottish Government, and the steps that we are taking to build a fairer, greener and better future for Scotland.
“We have been in government for less than 18 months, but have already introduced an emergency rent freeze to protect tenants over the winter, as well as free bus travel for everyone under 22, and we have more than doubled the Scottish Child Payment to £25 a week for every eligible child.
“We are working for our environment and have delivered greater investment in recycling and renewables as well as a ban on new incineration and record funding for walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure.
“All of this stands in stark contrast to a cruel and incompetent Tory government in Westminster, which has delivered a reckless Brexit that has led to higher prices while hurting jobs. They have lost control of the economy and given us runaway inflation, skyrocketing bills and soaring interest rates.
"These results underline how distant and detached Rishi Sunak and his Cabinet colleagues are from the people of Scotland.
“The survey shows the positive impact we are having with devolution. With the powers of a normal country we could do so much more. Independence would allow us to do even more to take a different and better path and to build a Scotland that works for people and the planet.”