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Sturgeon slams Labour's 'no' to SNP deal
People across Scotland, including Labour voters, have been "appalled" at Ed Miliband's refusal to work with the SNP to keep out a Conservative government, according to Nicola Sturgeon.
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Sturgeon slams Labour's rejection of SNP deal
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has slammed Labour's rejection of the idea of agreeing a post-election deal to work with her party.
Speaking on the campaign trail today Sturgeon said people across Scotland had been "appalled" at Ed Miliband's refusal to work with the SNP to keep out a Conservative government.
The SNP leader said any opportunity to "get the Tories out" should be seized:
Miliband: Don't gamble with the SNP; choose Labour
Ed Miliband has urged voters not to "gamble" by voting for the SNP, and instead vote for Labour - claiming he alone could "guarantee change".
His comments, made during a rally in Glasgow alongside Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy, came as he comes under increasing pressure over the possibility of a post-election deal with Nicola Sturgeon.
Mr Murphy followed by warning that every SNP MP would work "every day" towards a second independence referendum.
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Pressure mounts on Miliband over SNP deal
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Pressure mounts on Miliband over SNP deal
The Tories say Ed Miliband will still need to rely on the SNP whatever happens, while Sturgeon says his comments will give her more votes.