Launching her party’s campaign today in Edinburgh, Nicola Sturgeon said that while the SNP have ruled out the idea of entering into any formal coalition, they would entertain the possibility of a ‘progressive alliance’ with Labour, in the event of a minority government or hung Parliament. “If there’s a hung parliament … SNP MPs will […]

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Italian banks have showed signs of recovery on Wednesday, after a heavy referendum defeat led to the resignation of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Following the Italian people’s overwhelming “No” response to proposed constitutional reforms, Italian banking shares plummeted amidst concern over the country’s political instability. However, shares in the world’s oldest bank – Monte dei […]

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In what many had tipped as being a volatile outcome for the struggling Euro nation financial markets after an initial bout of volatility have taken in their stride Italy’s resounding “No” to constitutional reforms. With Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi putting his head on the line on the outcome it will mean Italy is due […]

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Former Prime Minister Sir John Major has argued that there is a legitimate basis for a secondary referendum, to ensure that those who voted to remain are fairly represented. During a private dinner, the former Conservative leader argued that the government should not impose its negotiations on the people without further consultation. “I hear the […]

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