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Wednesday, 09 May 2007 |
The Greens have called on the Liberal Democrat leadership to meet with them tomorrow morning, with a view to brokering tripartite talks thereafter.
They say that uncertainty about the Liberal Democrat position must be resolved before any agreement can be made between any of the parties involved.
The party also said that they and the SNP had some major points of
policy agreement, including the need to tackle inequality, move towards
a zero waste Scotland, and make progress on the delivery of a free
school meals policy.
Green co-convener Robin Harper MSP said it was a “last chance for the Liberal Democrats to make up their mind.”
“We understand their position about the referendum, but there is so
much else at stake over the next four years. The reality is that both
the SNP and the Greens will have to accept that there is no majority in
the Parliament for such a referendum. However, nothing should stand in
the way of any parties seeking to address climate change and social
justice. Liberal Democrat voters would expect them to approach these
issues in a constructive manner.
"There are many policies in common between all three parties and with
the need to fast-track action on climate change as a matter of urgency
for all our sakes, I appeal directly to the Liberal Democrats to think
again, and not throw away this opportunity to make a difference."
Glasgow Green Patrick Harvie attacked the Lib Dems for so far refusing
to enter into any negotiations to form a government and said the
decision could damage the Parliament’s ability to make good policy.
“It is irresponsible of the Lib Dems to not even talk about some of these issues.”
Harvie is also considering legal action against the Scottish Christian
Party over an election leaflet it distributed in the Glasgow area that
falsely accused Harvie of distributing pornography in schools.
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