We continue to encourage the Scottish Government to give ground in time for tonight's budget vote
Ahead of Thursday’s Stage One vote on the budget, a spokesperson for the Scottish Greens said:
“This year’s draft budget proposes substantial and unacceptable cuts to local councils and Green MSPs have been in discussion with Scottish Ministers to close that gap. We have set out a range of ways in which Ministers can find additional funds to protect local services, one of which is using new powers over income tax to ensure that higher earners pay a little more.
"The other parties appear to have given up on playing any constructive role in negotiations. Greens continue to encourage the Scottish Government to give ground in time for Thursday’s budget vote.”