Sturgeon gets tough, paving way for SNP-Labour coalition

As David Cameron heads to Scotland to unveil ‘massive transfer of power’, SNP leader has other ideas

The Mole

Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the SNP, has flexed her muscles and positioned her party to hold the balance of power in the next Westminster parliament by announcing that the Scottish Nationalists will routinely vote on English-only matters after the election.

Until now, SNP members have operated a self-imposed ban on voting on flagship English issues such as the NHS. No longer.

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