Also: New welfare reforms could collapse Northern Irish government; Salmond accused of ignoring the Scottish Parliament; and SNP fears infiltration by the far left.
Could it be that she has done Cameron a favour by helping to avert a relaxation of the hunting ban?
Brian May says opponents of the proposed amendment are “so grateful to the SNP”.
The SNP are trying to provoke noisy confrontations to deepen divisions they can exploit. Patience and politeness should be our weapons.
It is important that adequate time is given for scrutiny and opposition to avoid either bad law or the impression of a self-interested stitch-up .
With large current account and budget deficits, that long-term economic plan of promoting savings, investment and exports is very much a work in progress.
Also: SNP bid for Brexit veto rejected; Burnham and Kendall take their cases to Wales; and the Commons rejects full fiscal autonomy for Scotland.
The First Minister may be trying to open clear, tartan water between her and the Prime Minister, but her statements are always qualified.
Also: Jones allies with Sturgeon on EU; SNP set to storm Scottish elections; opposition grows to Welsh e-cig ban; and SDLP leader to resign Stormont seat.
All a unionist party does by dissolving its British connections is signal to the electorate that the SNP are right.
Opportunities for Scotland’s Conservatives lie ahead – if the right organisation and resources can be found.
Support for the SNP and independence stayed the same before and after the film’s release.
But there were the first signs of animosity between Labour and the SNP.
The Tory general election campaign was far too cautious. We need to become an irreverent, confident and bullish force.