Scottish parties gain from row over reforms

ALMOST every political party in Scotland will benefit after Nick Clegg ordered his Liberal Democrats to oppose Conservative plans that would have cut the number of Scottish MPs.

The LibDem Deputy Prime Minister's announcement throws a lifeline to a number of high-profile politicians north of the Border who had been expected to have to fight for newly created seats.

It also marks a significant blow to the Conservatives' chances of winning an outright majority at the 2015 General Election.

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