SCOTTISH GREENS are calling for “bold action” to cut the cost of living in this week’s budget if the SNP government want their support.

The party’s finance spokesman Ross Greer called for the SNP to back a £2 cap on bus fares and the rollout of free school meals to all P (primary) 6 and P7 pupils.

Speaking ahead of the publication of Wednesday’s Scottish budget, Mr Greer said: “Scotland is one of the richest countries in the history of our planet. 

“It’s shocking and entirely avoidable that so many children still live in poverty and come to school hungry. 

“In September the SNP dropped our previous shared commitment to expand free school meals to P6 and P7. 

“We want to see that decision reversed and a commitment in the budget to deliver those meals.

“To protect the planet and help families with the cost of living, we need to make buses more affordable. 

“That is why we have proposed trialling a £2 bus fare cap for services across Scotland from next year.”