Deal will fall apart if impossible requests made, says Patrick Harvie

The transcript discusses the political context involving the Greens and their potential role in government amidst urgent global issues like climate change. It emphasizes the importance of setting a new political tone where parties collaborate on common grounds while constructively handling disagreements. The success of the agreement between the Scottish Government and the Greens hinges on trust and good faith, with both sides needing to set realistic and achievable goals. The transcript concludes with optimism about the agreement's potential success, highlighting the trust and enthusiasm built during negotiations.

What significant event is mentioned as a backdrop to the Greens' potential entry into government?

• The US presidential election

• The Olympic Games

• The Brexit negotiations

• The UN's code red for Humanity warning

What is the new political tone being set according to the speaker?

• Political parties should focus solely on economic issues

• Political parties should always agree on all issues

• Political parties can collaborate on common grounds while constructively managing disagreements

• Political parties should avoid any form of collaboration

What is the agreement between the Scottish Government and the Greens based on?

• Political rivalry

• Good faith and trust

• Economic incentives

• Mutual distrust

What responsibility do the Greens have in the agreement?

• To focus only on environmental issues

• To avoid any form of negotiation

• To demand the impossible

• To ensure their demands are achievable and deliverable

What could cause the agreement between the SNP and the Greens to fall apart?

• If the agreement is followed to the letter

• If both sides work in good faith

• If either side demands impossible things from the other

• If there is a high degree of trust