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The Scottish Greens have unveiled an ambitious and wide-ranging manifesto ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, placing bold social and economic reforms at the centre of their campaign. Among the headline proposals are free bus travel for all citizens and the introduction of a universal basic income (UBI)—policies that aim to tackle inequality, reduce living costs, and accelerate the transition to a greener economy.

📢 Breaking News Overview According to recent reports published on April 14, 2026, the Scottish Greens launched their election manifesto outlining sweeping reforms across transport, welfare, education, and  [[http://ukbreakingnews24x7.com|breaking news]] taxation.

The party leadership emphasized that these policies are designed to respond to the cost-of-living crisis, climate emergency, and social inequality across Scotland.

🌱 Key Highlights of the Scottish Greens Manifesto The manifesto is one of the most comprehensive policy packages presented in the 2026 election cycle.

It focuses on reshaping Scotland’s economy and public services through progressive reforms. 🚍 Free Bus Travel for All One of the most eye-catching pledges is universal free bus travel.

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	Ease financial pressure on households 	Encourage public transport use 	Reduce carbon emissions 	Support workers, students, and rural communities  The policy builds on an existing scheme that already provides free bus travel to under-22s in Scotland.

The party also supports bringing bus services into public ownership, ensuring affordability and accessibility across the country.

💷 Universal Basic Income (UBI) Another cornerstone policy is the introduction of a universal basic income, which would provide regular, unconditional payments to citizens.
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	Reduce poverty and inequality 	Provide financial security during economic uncertainty 	Support people transitioning between jobs 	Simplify the welfare system  The manifesto includes plans for pilot schemes and eventual rollout, funded through progressive taxation.
🏠 Additional Major Policies Beyond transport and income support, the manifesto outlines a broad transformation of public services and infrastructure.

🏡 Housing & Social Welfare Build 80,000 social homes by 2031 Expand rent controls Improve tenant protections These measures aim to address Scotland’s ongoing housing crisis and affordability issues.

🏫 Education Reforms  	Reduce primary class sizes to 20 pupils 	Expand free childcare hours 	Introduce play-based early education models  The party also proposed raising the school starting age and reshaping early learning systems.
🏥 Healthcare Investment  	Hire thousands of doctors and teachers 	Expand NHS services 	Improve access to mental health care  The Greens emphasize a public-service-first approach to healthcare delivery.
🌍 Climate & Energy Policies    (Image: [[https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/M6IMMKILwVs27ymGbTI4qpHbZAiZ-VY35oc8AFvMYkEA914NCNxz1AlnZvYwxkVo3v99ri8rj1jmq_iMvlvgpkmwGL7P0BA8IAdfTUlwna6nyOjP2tHjFH_vJhQIkLMHIPBJDxljJcwFYCXdhH4i0w4qewZ7qsd245M4nV-UubA?purpose=inline|https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/M6IMMKILwVs27ymGbTI4qpHbZAiZ-VY35oc8AFvMYkEA914NCNxz1AlnZvYwxkVo3v99ri8rj1jmq_iMvlvgpkmwGL7P0BA8IAdfTUlwna6nyOjP2tHjFH_vJhQIkLMHIPBJDxljJcwFYCXdhH4i0w4qewZ7qsd245M4nV-UubA?purpose=inline]])     (Image: [[https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/TqHhmRXJMgk3CbCwnbDxIk06eyTxHTOYUUDe7LPR0jKwzTmuGVBVU-44oLEqUu6L-5jr90mfWpGAfaiNYSHtzf4zcV0hliALPIEACkzeRapEHNjS8OONt0iFKKnNtS5iQlXheNyFs8VBfx09f9Ga99KXpoaoO6ndfMFmzdVlmhuX5_tjgDqB0X3WLIVjvipI?purpose=inline|https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/TqHhmRXJMgk3CbCwnbDxIk06eyTxHTOYUUDe7LPR0jKwzTmuGVBVU-44oLEqUu6L-5jr90mfWpGAfaiNYSHtzf4zcV0hliALPIEACkzeRapEHNjS8OONt0iFKKnNtS5iQlXheNyFs8VBfx09f9Ga99KXpoaoO6ndfMFmzdVlmhuX5_tjgDqB0X3WLIVjvipI?purpose=inline]])     (Image: [[https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/b-rAI-19PTMCg_P4jeI5FNjRi35S-aSRxa1StuL2lmWGrCGvTpfsWujesvPTgDlz6g_QkND23n63-Rhx42RCuXjs38cI-GrD-BeDWnUosFfSN4uJ-o-A26L3NsG8LvOThvMq29IDVq_qPZEdXz2e9MWoMQ-KmZQViLegDMJbz7PP1LOW0r7A-4wYBPgBJRcf?purpose=inline|https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/b-rAI-19PTMCg_P4jeI5FNjRi35S-aSRxa1StuL2lmWGrCGvTpfsWujesvPTgDlz6g_QkND23n63-Rhx42RCuXjs38cI-GrD-BeDWnUosFfSN4uJ-o-A26L3NsG8LvOThvMq29IDVq_qPZEdXz2e9MWoMQ-KmZQViLegDMJbz7PP1LOW0r7A-4wYBPgBJRcf?purpose=inline]])   6       	Ban new oil and gas licenses 	Invest in renewable energy 	Expand low-carbon infrastructure  The manifesto aligns strongly with climate science and aims to position Scotland as a global leader in sustainability.