Nicola Sturgeon has set out a list of demands she would make in return for backing a minority Labour government to keep Boris Johnson out of Number 10.

Ms Sturgeon made clear that Labour would need to back the "principle" of a second independence referendum.


The first minister said she would also seek greater powers for the Scottish Parliament, and an end to austerity.

But the SNP leader insisted she would not form a formal coalition with Labour if there is a hung parliament.

Instead, she said her party would potentially be willing to back a minority Labour government led by Jeremy Corbyn on an issue-by-issue basis.

Ms Sturgeon said a vote for the SNP was therefore a vote to "escape Brexit"

Stick or twist JC