article_snippet: The Tories seized on the former business secretary's comments as proof that Labour is relying on support from the Scottish National Party to propel Ed Miliband into 10 Downing Street.
article_snippet: Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps said: 'Lord Mandelson is confirming what we now all know - the only way Ed Miliband will get into Downing Street is if Ed Miliband's carried there in Alex Salmond's pocket. '
article_snippet: Michael Fallon wrote to a leader demanding that Michael Fallon formally rule out a deal with the Scottish nationalists .
article_snippet: Ed Miliband is facing mounting pressure to rule out negotiating with the SNP over Britain's Trident weapons system – after ministers announced £285million of new cash for the next generation of nuclear submarines.
article_snippet: Michael Fallon Michael Fallon wrote to a leader demanding that he formally rule out a deal with the Scottish nationaliststhe Scottish nationalists.
article_snippet: Michael Fallon said a leader could only make it to Number 10 with the support of the SNP, who want Labour Government to scrap Britain's nuclear deterrent.
article_snippet: Michael Fallon wrote: 'In an increasingly dangerous world, maintaining Britain's continuous-at-sea nuclear deterrent, which has kept our nation safe for nearly 50 years, is paramount. '
article_snippet: Michael Fallon said the SNP were putting the 'future of Britain's defences at risk'.
article_snippet: Michael Fallon wrote: 'Will you now end the speculation and confirm that a future Labour Government led by you will not enter into any kind of deal whatsoever with the SNP – on Trident, or any other issue? '
article_snippet: If you do not, the British people will conclude that you are willing to sacrifice Britain's national security just to get your hands on the keys to Number 10.'
article_snippet: The letter came after David Cameron claimed the former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond would be 'calling the tune' if Mr Miliband made it to Downing Street.
article_snippet: But Mr Miliband said there was 'only one person preparing for defeat