A visibly “pumped-up” David Cameron was heckled in Twickenham today while warning voters about the prospect of the Scottish National Party propping up a Labour government.

Richmond and Twickenham Times:

Jeers and cheers: A big crowd gathered for David Cameron's visit Credit: Nathan Johnson Paul

The Prime Minister visited Squire’s Garden Centre where, with his sleeves rolled-up and surrounded by animated supporters, he appeared with Twickenham Conservative candidate Tania Mathias.

A man, who spoke with a broad Scottish accent, accosted Mr Cameron as he gave an energetic speech, telling voters that Ed Miliband, whose name was roundly booed, would increase borrowing and taxes.

The heckler shouted: “Come on the SNP, I’m feeling racism from you guys – vote SNP, vote SNP.”

Mr Cameron, who was afforded a rock star reception at by Tory activists at Squire’s, refused to break his stride and continued to deliver his speech to rapturous applause.

He took the opportunity, once again, to produce a copy of the note left by the outgoing Labour Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liam Byrne in 2010, which said “I’m afraid there is no money”.

The Prime Minister also urged people to vote out Vince Cable, who served in his coalition cabinet as Business Secretary for five years, and elect Dr Mathias.

Speaking to the Richmond and Twickenham Times, Mr Cameron said: “I think the problem is that if you vote Liberal Democrat here in Twickenham, you could end up with an outcome you don’t want.

“You end up with Ed Miliband and the SNP undoing all of the good work of the last five years, borrowing more, spending more, taxing more, picking the pockets of people here in Twickenham.

“And if you don’t want that outcome the only way to be sure of it is to vote for Tania Mathias.”

He described Dr Mathias as a “hard-working local candidate” with “great experience in the NHS”.

The Prime Minister also looked to reassure Twickenham parents who are worried about their children getting into schools, with places currently at a premium.

He said: “We will continue to work with the Conservative-led council here that has made up for lost time and provided an extra 500 places.

“We have set aside £7bn in the next Parliament for more school places – we have also got the academies programme and the free schools programme to help provide those places.

“I have every confidence we can make sure that more parents here in Twickenham get those wonderful words of getting a good schools place for your child.”

With a raucous crowd behind him, Mr Cameron even found time to pose for a selfie with North Richmond Councillor Margaret Buter before making his exit.

Meanwhile Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg paid a second visit to Twickenham yesterday to lend his support to Dr Cable.