The last Lib-Lab pact, in 1977-78 during the premiership of James Callaghan, ended in tears.

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The Lib-Lab assembly coalition in Wales has shown far less enthusiasm for Tony Blair's flagship private finance partnerships.

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So a Lib-Lab coalition looks a real possibility for the first Scottish government.

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