Some background: The deal struck between the Social Democrats and the two liberal parties always depended on the votes, or lack of opposition, from the Left Party while at the same time explicitly stating that they would have no political influence because otherwise we're gonna have to let the formerly-fascist-currently-crypto-fascist Sweden Democrats gain influence. The Left said fine, you don't have to talk to us but if you touch labor protections or rent controls we will burn this government. Insert surprised Pikachu face when politicians for once does what they said they would do.