Scottish Green boss denies 'propping up the SNP' with 'targeted' campaign
SCOTTISH Green boss Patrick Harvie denied he is "propping up the SNP" as he launched his bid for Westminster.
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The party's co-convenor Mr Harvie has come under fire from Unionist rivals after becoming just one of three general election candidates.
It follows suggestions of an informal alliance with the SNP to boost votes in close contests among those in favour of independence.
The Scottish Greens contested 32 of 59 constituencies two years ago but failed to win any seats.
Scottish Green boss Patrick Harvie denied he is ‘propping up the SNP’
Officials have insist they are running a "target" campaign and will not endorse other candidates.
By necessity, we need to focus our efforts, and that's what we're going to do
Mr Harvie, who'll contest Glasgow North, said: "I'm not going to make any bones about it, the Greens cannot go knocking on doors of millionaires and billionaires asking them to fill our coffers at the drop of a hat.
"By necessity, we need to focus our efforts, and that's what we're going to do."
The Greens, who have six MSPs, will not qualify for a party political broadcast in the run up to June's poll.
Harvie has come under fire after becoming just one of three general election candidates
They have also been urged to give up their place in a televised BBC election debate.
But First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's spokesman said she supported them taking part despite having just three candidates.
He added: "It's a matter for broadcasters who they invite on TV debates but the Scottish Green Party are a well established in this Parliament and Scottish political life."