Summary

  • Nicola Sturgeon, Jim Murphy, Willie Rennie and Ruth Davidson debate

  • Final Scottish leaders' debate before general election

  • Debate held at Mansfield Traquair in Edinburgh

  • BBC political correspondent Glenn Campbell chairs

  • Voters go to the polls on Thursday, 7 May

  1. REALITY CHECKpublished at 20:06 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    What are the arguments around the renewal of Trident which is based on the Clyde in Scotland?

  2. Tridentpublished at 20:04 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Ms Sturgeon said she would use any clout the SNP has to stop the renewal of Trident.

  3. Balance of powerpublished at 20:03 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Willie Rennie said there would be "absolute chaos" if the SNP hold the balance of power in Westminster.

  4. Indyref two?published at 20:03 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Ms Sturgeon reiterates "the people of Scotland" will decide if there is another independence referendum.

  5. Via Twitterpublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    John tweets, external: Barnett formula patriotic? Tell the Welsh that... #leadersdebate

  6. Cuts proposalpublished at 19:59 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Ms Sturgeon said that if Labour puts forward a budget that proposes cuts, the SNP would vote against it.

  7. 'Keep Tories out'published at 19:57 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Ms Sturgeon said she was appalled when Ed Miliband said he would rule out any deals with the SNP. She said any chance to get the Conservatives out should be taken.

  8. 'No majority'published at 19:57 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Nicola Sturgeon said that neither the Conservatives and Labour would win a majority, according to the polls.

    Ms Sturgeon, with experience in minority governments, says parties need to work together by building support for policies.

  9. Changed UKpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Mr Murphy says Labour wants to change the country "dramatically".

  10. Labour governmentpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Jim Murphy kicks off the debate on a hung parliament.

    He said that if Scotland votes Labour, the United Kingdom will get a Labour government.

  11. Question Twopublished at 19:54 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    LEADERS DEBATE HUNG PARLIAMENT
  12. BACKGROUNDpublished at 19:54 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    What is full fiscal autonomy?

    • Full fiscal responsibility or autonomy would see Scotland gain complete control of taxation and spending, including most North Sea oil revenue, with Edinburgh paying London for shared services such as defence and foreign affairs.

    • The IFS analysis suggests that Scotland's fiscal position will improve during the next Westminster parliament as the deficit is reduced, but that the UK's position as a whole will improve faster.

    Find out more....

  13. Full fiscal autonomypublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Mr Murphy brings up the issue of full fiscal autonomy, and says it will create a black hole in the economy.

    He asks how Ms Sturgeon can talk about cutting austerity when full fiscal autonomy would result in more cuts.

  14. 'Real people'published at 19:50 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Ms Sturgeon said the cuts are hurting real people who don't deserve to pay for austerity and the crash.

  15. Party differencespublished at 19:50 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Ms Sturgeon said when it comes to policy, there is very little between Labour and the Conservatives.

  16. Via Twitterpublished at 19:48 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Helen Mckay tweets, external: 15mins!! Who had money on shouting at 15mins?? #leadersdebate

  17. 'How dare you'published at 19:47 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Ms Davidson calls Mr Murphy a liar, to which the Scottish Labour leader responds "How dare you."

  18. 'I'm angry'published at 19:47 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Jim Murphy

    Mr Murphy said he is angry that, under a Conservative-led government, more people have had to use food banks.

  19. 'Make work pay'published at 19:45 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Ms Davidson says changes are needed to the benefits system. The Scottish Conservative leader said they will make work pay.

    She says a Conservative government will not make cuts to child benefit.