McConnell could impose fire deal

Last night, Tommy Sheridan, leader of the Scottish Socialist party, predicted Mr McConnell would have a "ferocious battle on his hands" at Holyrood if he tried to impose a deal. "This is going to be a very important test of the new Scottish Executive," the Glasgow MSP said. "I hope the Socialists, the SNP, and the Greens will unite against imposing a shoddy deal on a free trade union." The Herald