article_snippet.sent: Labour now faces the prospect of near-wipeout north of the border, robbing Mr Miliband of Mr Miliband chances of an overall majority.
article_snippet.sent: Both sides have ruled out a formal coalition, and yesterday Mr Miliband said Mr Miliband had 'made it clear we're not interested' in deals, such as a 'confidence and supply' arrangement where The SNP would agree to back Labour on important votes such as the Budget.
article_snippet.sent: Labour leader Ed Miliband, arriving at the Arc Arts Centre in Stockton-on-Tees with local candidate Louise Baldock, said Labour leader Ed Miliband had 'made it clear we're not interested' in deals, such as a 'confidence and supply' arrangement where the SNP would agree to back Labour on important votes such as the Budget .
article_snippet.sent: Global Counsel, the consultancy chaired by the former Labour Cabinet minister, warns Labour will be pulled to the left if the SNP calls the shots. '
article_snippet.sent: Labour may be wary of the SNP, because Labour knows an arrangement with the party could annoy some English voters, but Labour may have little choice if Labour is to form the next government,' Lord Mandelson's company said in a pre-election briefing.
article_snippet.sent: She insisted that She will lead any talks with the next UK government, despite the fact that She is not standing as an MP.
article_snippet.sent: Polls continue to suggest that neither Labour or the Tories will get an overall majority, leaving Labour or the Tories to rely on smaller parties to form a government.
highlights_snippet.sent: SNP leader says SNP leader will hold talks with Westminster parties after May 8 .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: First Minister is not standing for election and will not be in Commons .
  