Lost authority

Although David Cameron must be congratulated on his remarkable victory in holding on to his premiership, he must take a realistic view of the results in Scotland.

The Scottish result says a definite no to his policy of further austerity.

The obvious way out for him is to grant Scotland full fiscal autonomy. Nothing less will do.

Westminster has lost the authority to run the Scottish economy and force cuts on us.

Brian Rattray

Gylemuir Road

Edinburgh