The Tories will let Labour run some parts of Scotland as long as they get to govern the whole of the UK and tax Scotland. So nothing new at all. Just a repeat of the last half a century and more.

Playing Hard to Get

Already the courting is following its traditional track as Jack plays hard to get with Dave. Fear not loyal supporters as such verbal footsie is just the usual sparring. One need only recall how Labour lay back and allowed Scotland to experience 18 years of Tory Lurv as an example of their true relationship.

It's OFFICIAL!

Glory be to the Unionist Landlord! The ring is now on the finger as Labour accept David Cameron's offer of an engagement - via his chaperone Annabel of course. When you read such phrases as "several Labour sources offered a warm response to the idea last night. One senior insider said the plan could evolve into a "unionist coalition" you just know that the Scottish people are going to flock to this exciting new alliance.