Swedish opposition leader Andersson wins crucial backing to form government

STOCKHOLM, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Swedish opposition leader Magdalena Andersson won crucial support on Sunday from the Centre Party in the quest to form a new government, Swedish Radio reported, although work still remain to secure enough votes. The centre-left, headed by Social Democrat leader Andersson, won a slim majority over right-wing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s alternative in September’s vote, but has been unable to agree on how to share power. The Centre Party asked the political left and right blocs to outline plans on Friday to win their backing but said on Sunday they wanted to go forward with the Social Democrats, provided Andersson can persuade the Left Party to back down from demands to be in government.