Why the SNP wouldn’t drag Labour far to the left
The nationalists are barely more left-wing to begin with.
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SNP’s anti-austerity rhetoric does not reflect its plans, says the IFS
The party is forecast to spend less than Labour and the Lib Dems by the end of the parliament through…
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Why the SNP would struggle to hold Labour to ransom
There is a Commons majority for Trident and the party couldn’t amend Budgets in the way it hopes.
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Balls says Labour would speak to SNP – but rules out negotiations
Shadow chancellor says Leader of the House would “talk to all parties” but rejects negotiations on the Budget and defence.
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Tetchy Cameron dials up SNP attack by warning English voters would lose out
The PM suggested that a Labour government reliant on nationalist support would be forced to cancel infrastructure projects outside of Scotland.
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How Labour could call the SNP’s bluff in a hung parliament
After the nationalists’ pledge to oppose the Tories, Miliband could simply invite them to support a left-wing Queen’s Speech.
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Scotland and the clash of two nationalisms
The election debate is being defined by the claim and counter-claim of two nationalisms – one Scottish and out, and…
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No really, the SNP are going to win at least 50 of Scotland’s 59 seats
The swing in Labour’s heartlands is even greater than the swing implied by national polls.
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