Salmond hints at giving support to a minority Labour government

The SNP’s convention says that it’s MP will not vote on English laws. However, former SNP leader, Alex Salmond has said they might be willing to put this to one side, to support a minority Labour government if no party wins an outright majority next year.

In an interview with the Independent, Salmond explained “I would lay odds on a balanced parliament. “That’s an opportunity to have delivered to Scotland what we have been promised.”

Giving the example of two policies that he opposed at the time – the introduction of foundation hospitals and tuition fees – he said “There will be many things that come across the Westminster desk that would be of little moment to Scottish people, but will be of great moment to the government of the day.”

He ruled out any form of co-operation with the Conservatives and explained that opposing the renewal of the Trident and support for the devolution of living wage rates were examples of policies the SNP would prioritise.