Green Party Leader and Scottish First Minister Agree on Independence Vote
Introduction
Zack Polanski is the leader of the Green Party of England and Wales. He visited Scotland. On Friday he gave a talk in Glasgow. He said he supports Scottish independence. But only if the people vote for it. First Minister John Swinney agreed with him.
Main Body
Mr Polanski said the independence movement is very strong. He said the UK government is wrong to say no to a new vote. He said the government acts like it owns Scotland. He criticized Wes Streeting. Mr Streeting said the UK will not allow a new vote even if the SNP wins. Mr Polanski asked who Mr Streeting thinks he is. Mr Swinney spoke at a football club. He said Mr Polanski is right. He said the people of Scotland can decide their future. He wants voters to give the SNP a majority in the Scottish Parliament. Then Scotland can ask for a vote. He said other parties do not answer how Scotland can choose. This shows the Green Party and the SNP agree. Mr Polanski's visit helps the pro-independence message. Mr Swinney's support continues the SNP plan. The UK government still says no to a new vote. Pro-independence people say this is not democratic.
Conclusion
Mr Polanski and Mr Swinney work together. They say the UK government is not democratic. The UK government says no to a new vote. The SNP and Green Party say this cannot continue. They want the people to decide.