will easily outvote the anti-nuclear bloc. The SNP could, in theory, combine with the Conservatives to vote down a budget. But Labour doubts that the Nationalists would dare oppose policies endorsed in their manifesto, such as the repeal of the bedroom tax, the reintroduction of the 50p tax rate, a bankers’ bonus tax and the abolition of non-dom status. The sight of SNP MPs walking through the division lobbies with the Conservatives against such progressive measures would be a gift to Scottish Labour.

Under an alternative scenario, however, Sturgeon’s party could combine with the Labour left to force Miliband to dilute planned austerity. The Labour candidate John McDonnell, the chair of the Socialist Campaign Group, recently told me that he and between 30 and 40 of his colleagues wouldEDMONTON -- Activists are showing support for the ongoing protests in Chile by hanging a banner from Edmonton's High Level Bridge and a planned rally tonight.

A banner reading "human rights violated in Chile" was suspended from the High Level Bridge early Tuesday morning, though it's not clear who put it there.

A national general strike was planned for Tuesday as workers in the South American country continue to demand changes.

The Memoria Viva Society of Edmonton is planning a rally for this evening in a show of solidarity with the workers.

"The Chilean repressive forces have been responsible for deaths, injuries, rapes, and unlawful arrest of people including minors. Many protesters have disappeared and their whereabouts unaccounted for," reads the group's website.

It's asking those coming tonight to wear bandages to cover