Scottish Greens target fundamental reform of energy system

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Image source, PA Media Image caption, Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater gathered the Scottish Greens in Stirling The Scottish Greens have targeted a "fundamental" reform of the country's energy system to ease fuel poverty and reliance on fossil fuels.
Co-leader Patrick Harvie told the Green conference in Stirling that funding would be targeted at insulating homes and people struggling with their bills.
Co-leader Lorna Slater said there was "far more to come" from the Greens in government, with policies aimed at boosting wind farm capacity and recycling.
They set out policies they aim to bring to fruition in the coming months and years, with Mr Harvie saying his party's policies could help "make us safer from environmental collapse, from geopolitical threats, and from the volatility of energy costs".