article_snippet: A new survey of voters also revealed that a dramatic surge by the SNP looks set to claim Gordon Brown
article_snippet: It suggests the Scottish nationalists are on course for a landslide in May, winning as many as 56 of Scotland’s 59 seats – up from just six at present.
article_snippet: The SNP surge would claim seats held by a string of household names, including Gordon Brown, Alistair Darling and former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy.
article_snippet: The poll suggests a weak Ed Miliband government propped up by the Scottish nationalists could be likely.
article_snippet: But the new poll forecasts an incredible 28.5 per cent swing to the SNP, giving the nationalists a comfortable six-point lead.
article_snippet: In Edinburgh South West, where former chancellor Alistair Darling is also stepping down, the new poll predicts an SNP win with a 22 per cent swing.
article_snippet: the nationalists are also set to win Ross, Skye and Lochaber, which Mr Kennedy has held since 1983.
article_snippet: New Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy is forecast to cling on in East Renfrewshire – but New Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy could be one of only two Labour MPs remaining.
highlights_snippet: Poll also reveals surge by SNP will rob Labour of a Commons majority .
  