BUDGET DEAL SUITS ALL PARTIES FOR NOW

LAST December was arguably the high-water mark of the SNP/ Green partnership in Government.

Finance Secretary Shona Robison introduced a Budget that raised income tax rates on higher earners - a key Green ask while £5billion of investment to combat climate change was pledged and cash for active travel unveiled.

But if a week is a long time in politics, 12 months is an eternity.

The Greens were ditched and John Swinney now leads a minority administration.