Lord Baker says Tory-Labour coalition may be needed to keep out SNP

‘The Conservatives may need to enter into a coalition with Labour in order to prevent the break-up of the Union, a former Tory chairman has said.

Lord Baker of Dorking said a deal between the two largest parties could be necessary to ensure the “continuing unity” of the UK.

The former education secretary said such an agreement could avoid the “nightmare” of a minority Labour administration depending on SNP support to govern.’

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