Achi news desk-
They said Scottish Greens membership had seen a surge in new applications following Mr Yousaf’s decision on Thursday morning.
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Reacting to the end of the agreement – and the end of his time as a government minister – Mr Harvie said: “[Yousaf’s] choose to put an end to that. That is his decision, and it cannot come without consequences.”
The results in question are the announcement that the Greens will support a motion of no confidence in the Prime Minister, tabled by Scottish Tory Douglas Ross.
Mr Harvie rejected the suggestion that the move was revenge on behalf of the Greens, saying that would be an “unworthy” thought, but it was clear that the situation had stung the party.
Asked how the Greens could work with Humza Yousaf in the future, after voting against him, Mr Harvie said: “We spent the last two and a half years, almost three years now, working’ n constructive between two political parties.
“I believe that politics is at its best when political parties look for common ground and work hard to try and make cooperation possible.
“Humza Yousaf has decided to tear up the basis for that cooperation in the future.”
Ms Slater added: “How can he work with us, after treating us like this?”
The move to support the motion of no confidence in the Prime Minister was unanimous by the Greens parliamentary group.
Ms Slater revealed details of this morning’s Bute House meeting at 8am, saying she understood the Prime Minister had decided to end the BHA – having previously staunchly defended the agreement – due to “pressure from the conservative wing of the government”.
He said: “It was clear to me that pressure from the conservative wing of his own party, from the right wing and vested interests has been putting pressure on our progressive cooperation agreement.”
Asked for more details, Mr Harvie added: “To be honest, I don’t think it would be appropriate to reveal the specifics of a private conversation,” but added that the conversation had been “robust”.
The ASA added that he had received “a number of very warm comments from SNP members who also feel dissatisfied with this shock decision.”
