Did we see the real David Cameron tonight? Ouch!

Fighting back, Team Cameron even tried selling the idea that the PM had not been invited

The Mole

Despite “empty-chairing” himself last night - or “chickening out”, if you prefer - David Cameron has entered the post-debate fray by attacking Ed Miliband for refusing to rule out a post-election deal with SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon.

“Ed Miliband won't rule out a vote-by-vote deal with the SNP so he can be PM,” Cameron tweeted this morning. “It would mean more borrowing and more taxes and you [the electorate] would pay.”

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