TWO major trade unions have taken the almost unprecedented step of endorsing an SNP candidate at the general election.

Transport union the RMT and bakers’ union BFAWU have thrown their weight behind Chris Stephens as he bids to retain his seat in Glasgow South West.

Speaking to the Star, RMT’s Scotland organiser Gordon Martin said Mr Stephens had won the support of the union not only at national level, but among branches and individual members, adding: “RMT policy is to support politicians who support us and Chris Stephens has been a steadfast supporter of RMT.”