The Scottish National Party launches its manifesto
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Are you trying to hold the country to ransom, Nicola Sturgeon is asked by BBC correspondent James Cook. I'm not seeking to impose my views on anybody, she says, adding that she wants to build common cause with people of like mind across the UK to win more progressive change.
@JonnyDymond
Quote MessageAlmost no applause from the hard-working people in hi-viz-vests for @David_Cameron and @George_Osborne in Crewe.
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Norman Smith
Assistant political editor
Nicola Sturgeon is getting the rock star treatment. The speech can be summed up in two words, he says, fear and friendship. The argument of David Cameron is that voters should fear the influence but Nicola Sturgeon is saying she holds out a hand of friendship to everyone in the UK, insisting her policies are to the benefit of everyone in the UK.
Our correspondent notes that a lot of the policies - such as the 50p tax rate and the minimum wage - are in line with a lot of Labour's policies. But, there are some that are much harder for Ed Miliband to agree to, including the call to end austerity and to scrap Trident.
The big question is: how do voters outside of Scotland view her?
Image source, ReutersNicola Sturgeon asks for the media to be treated with respect as they ask questions - just like Ed Miliband did at his manifesto launch last week. You might remember one or two journalists getting a bit of a rough ride at the UKIP launch.
In her final remarks, Nicola Sturgeon declares; "My vow is to make Scotland stronger at Westminster. To the people of Scotland, with your support on May 7 we can secure a much better future for you, your family and for Scotland."
@ChrisMasonBBC
Quote MessageAn insight into how politics has changed so quickly that @theSNP leader talks directly to voters in England, Wales & N Ireland too #GE2015
This election is not about independence, Nicola Sturgeon says - although the very mention of independence brings whoops and cheers. She says the SNP will demand that the proposals of the Smith Commission on Scottish devolution are delivered in full. And in a direct message to David Cameron, the SNP leader says: "We will oppose any effort to undermine the Scottish Parliament."
Image source, ReutersQuote Message"This is a manifesto bursting with ideas and ambition. It is a manifesto first and foremost for Scotland, but it has real relevance and it can bring real benefits to the whole of the UK as well."
Nicola Sturgeon, SNP leader
@Pwebstertimes
Quote MessageSo SNP backs Labour on 50p tax, mansion tax, bankers bonus, scrapping "bedroom tax" but Labour would need - and get - Tory support for Trident
@Peston
Quote MessageIt has taken 15 minutes for @NicolaSturgeon to mention Scottish independence. Amazing
This is all about building a stronger economy and a fairer society, Nicola Sturgeon tells the room. Hmm... pretty sure we've heard that before - it's the Lib Dems' campaign slogan isn't it? Spot it here on the side of their bus.
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Quote MessageSturgeon pledge to let SNP MPs vote on English-only matters (NHS, tuition fees) could be deliberate attempt to provoke some English voters
@Jeremy_Hunt
Quote MessageSturgeon's 'promise' to ppl in Eng, Wales & NI: more spending, more taxes, more borrowing for you & your family. Scary stuff. #snpmanifesto
The SNP will protect the winter fuel allowance, as well as increases in tax credits and child benefits - at least in line with inflation, Nicola Sturgeon promises. The party also backs action to reduce energy bills and abolish benefit changes known as the "spare room subsidy" - or dubbed the "bedroom tax" by Labour. The money would be used to tackle food poverty, which is such a "scandal" in our rich country she tells a very appreciative audience.
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Quote MessageWorth remembering @NicolaSturgeon is not a candidate in #GE2015
The SNP leader pledges to push for 100,000 new homes in the UK. Turning to pay, Nicola Sturgeon voices her support for a living wage and pledges that SNP MPs would vote to increase the minimum wage to £8.70 by 2020. The party would also back action to crack down on "zero hours" contracts.
@Peston
Quote Message@NicolaSturgeon wants £24bn a year more spending on NHS - far bigger commitment than made by Lab or Tory
On the NHS, the SNP leader promises it the funding it needs - pledging to increase funding by £24bn by 2020-21. She criticises Labour for having "failed" to guarantee the £8bn the NHS needs, and says David Cameron has not said how he will pay for his commitments. Both parties are "selling the NHS short".
SNP MPs will vote against any "privatisation" of the NHS and back any moves to restore it to "a fully public service", Ms Sturgeon promises.
Andrew Neil
Daily and Sunday Politics
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