Labour MP says ‘grand coalition’ with Tories should not be ruled out

A Labour MP has come under fire after urging her party not to rule out a “grand coalition” with the Conservatives.

Birmingham Edgbaston representative Gisela Stuart floated the idea in the event of Labour winning the most seats but not having a majority at Westminster in May but the Tories having the largest share of votes.

It comes after Lord Moonie said a coalition between the two parties “would be better than one with the SNP” for the official opposition.

SNP Westminster leader Angus Robertson said: “With Labour members, lords and now even MPs backing working with the Tories, it is no wonder that far more people trust the SNP rather than Labour to keep the Tories out of government.”