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STV poll predicts Labour election decline in Scotland

A new poll suggests Labour and the Liberal Democrats are both facing potential general election disaster in Scotland.

The survey for STV suggests if there were an election tomorrow, the SNP would register a massive landslide, winning 54 of the 59 Scottish seats up for grabs.

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Miliband rejects Lamont's 'branch office' accusation

Ed Miliband has denied claims by ex-Scottish Labour leader Johann Lamont that he treated Scotland as a "branch office".

Labour leader Ed Miliband speaking to Johann Lamont. Credit: PA Wire

Speaking for the first time since Lamont announced her resignation, Miliband said he respected the politician's "grit and determination" and was proud of her work during the referendum campaign.

Mr Miliband told the Daily Record that he saw the situation "differently from the way it's been described".

"The referendum was led by Scottish Labour with others providing support, like the 100 Labour MPs coming up to campaign.

"I just see it a different way."

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