SCOTTISH Greens insisted today that the SNP government’s campaign for independence must focus on building a fairer, greener Scotland that improves people’s lives and challenges Westminster.

The party’s co-leader Gillian Mackay made the comments as MSPs prepare to debate a request for the transfer of powers to hold another referendum on separation from the UK to Holyrood, known as a Section 30 order.

She said: “The case for independence will be won when people can clearly see how it can improve everyday life for them and their communities. 

“That means using every power currently available to Holyrood to tackle poverty, lower bills, strengthen public services and take meaningful action on the climate crisis.”

Turning to the vote, she added: “It is deeply wrong that Scotland cannot decide for itself whether to hold a referendum on its future. 

“Decisions about Scotland should be made by the people who live here, not imposed by Westminster politicians.

“There is a clear pro-independence majority in Scotland’s Parliament, elected democratically by the people of Scotland. 

“Unionist parties should respect that mandate and stop blocking Scotland’s right to choose our own future.”