Cameron calls English laws bid 'vital' for the UK
David Cameron has insisted ensuring English MPs have the final say over income tax and other key policies is "vital" to hold the United Kingdom together.
Cameron pledges England-only committee in manifesto
David Cameron launched the Conservatives' first English manifesto in Lincoln today, pledging that when Scotland gets new powers of self governance, England will too.
"If English MPs do not have the right to vote on health and education in Scotland, why should Scottish MPs have the right to determine what happens in English hospitals and English schools?" he said.
MPs representing English constituencies will have a veto to block laws that only affect England, they will sit on a grand committee to approve English only legislation, Mr Cameron pledged.
But Ukip leader Nigel Farage said that Cameron has let down the English and is "desperately trying to play catch up".
Europe Editor James Mates reports.
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