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Lib Dems reject SNP coalition deal Print E-mail
Monday, 07 May 2007

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Nicol Stephen has for now rejected a formal coalition with the Scottish nationalists, after earlier ruling out a deal with Labour.

Stephen said he had had discussions with SNP leader Alex Salmond, and that he had made it clear to him that unless and until the SNP removes the "fundamental barrier of a referendum on independence during the next four years", there could be no coalition.

“We consistently stated to people across Scotland at all times during the campaign that this was our position and it will not change. In these circumstances it seems likely there will be a minority SNP government. The Scottish Liberal Democrats will work constructively to promote our positive policies in the new Parliament.”

SNP deputy leader Nicola Sturgeon said: “The SNP is inviting the Liberal Democrats to get around the table to see if we can resolve the differences we have and build upon the things that we agree about.

“Scotland voted for a new government last Thursday and I think it is now incumbent on all parties to see if we can put together that new progressive coalition to take the country forward.”

The SNP are now the largest party in the Scottish Parliament with 47 seats but 65 seats are needed for a majority. Labour won 46 seats, the Conservatives 17 and the Lib Dems 16. The Greens just won two and independent Margo MacDonald was also returned to Holyrood.

Former Labour minister Allan Wilson is considering a legal challenge after losing Cunninghame North by 48 votes. The Glasgow region vote is also being contested by lawyers. More than 100,000 ballots were counted as spoiled in the election.
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