Prime ministerial debate live blog
Live video coverage: http://www.itv.com/electiondebate
22.11
So thats it for the first TV debate come in next week for more analysis and comment from Nouse!!!
22.10
Vince Cable is on BBC 1 love it!!! Vince for PM.
22.09
most exciting part of the night that awkward moment at the end Cameron wants everyone to stay on stage and Gordon goes to shake hands with his public
22.08
All three moments of vague brilliance, but no serious gaffs disappointed.
22.06
Gordon shaking hands with the audience Cameron leaves to cry
22.05
oooh sneeky clap there
22.05
change change we can believe in
22.05
DC: You heard a lot about policy…. and that I have none
22.04
David has had a great opportunity to mess things up
22.02
It was a bit of a marathon Nick. He remembers their names how sweet…..
22.01
22.00
Well its pretty much done… Post match analysis people?
21.58
Alistair Campbell on twitter “William Hague will need to calm down the Chinese after Cameron put them into answer to a question about using nukes”
What???
21.56
Tom Fisher Deputy Politics: David Cameron is a one trick National insurance pony, Nick Clegg take a bow.
21.54
I live in Northern Ireland and Peter Robinson is my MP not harsh- but lets keep lots of subsidies flooding in from Westminister
21.52
Last Question dun dun dun
21.51
Cameron and Brown looking surprised everytime Clegg makes a sensible attack
21.51
Brown makes a good point on the Cancer specialists- Cameron as slippery as Teflon keeps deflecting with National Insurance
21.51
Brown makes a good point on the Cancer specialists- Cameron as slippery as Teflon keeps deflecting with National Insurance
21.51
Brown makes a good point on the Cancer specialists- Cameron as slippery as Teflon keeps deflecting with National Insurance
21.49
“squilions”….what ?
21.47
Brown makes a good point on the Cancer specialists- Cameron as slippery as Teflon keeps deflecting with National Insurance
21.43
Lots of Polls suggesting Brown is in the lead…i’m not sure I reckon Clegg is the star of the night
21.42
ooh Northern Ireland will be getting its own debate ill be tuning in to it…..NOT
21.39
halfway poll suggests Brown in the lead with 45% Cameron on 32%
21.36
Dear Vision: ‘Political?’ A blog featuring Politicians ought to mention politics as well as the studio which I agree is hideous
21.32
Alistair Campbell On twitter “The longer it goes on the more shallow Cameron looks and the more substantial Gordon looks. Clegg doing well as I knew he would.” More Labour courting the Lib Dems?
21.30
Brown shakes head… they are getting properly into it now
21.27
Grotesque….. love it Nick
21.26
Mr I fixed Boom and Bust- “the Conservatives are a risk”-hypocrite much?
21.25
Waste I personally think that is a big issue, I want to know where my money is going when i start paying taxes…
21.24
I promise lots of bloggers on Election night that make you happy j~ ?
21.21
national insurance just raised its ugly head….. snore zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
21.18
Clegg: my turn my turn its not fair let me talk
21.17
Department of Curtains hahaha your so funny Dave
21.15
Webster 1st Time British Politics has been truely exciting in a long time!
21.14
Cameron probably sweating the most he has the most to lose-he is also o so shiny but not in a sweaty way…wierd or good make-up?
21.12
QUANGOS anyone know what that means i don’t think politicians themselves know- Quasi Autonomous Non-Governmental Organisations- if anybody cares
21.09
why does he have a pen but clearly no paper and no desk
21.08
i think we can all agree that David Cameron has a shiny shiny forehead
21.06
cheeky smile David I like I like
21.05
Cameron is looking o so serious.
21.04
cut the number of MPS america has 500 congressmen and 100 senators we dont need 600+ MPs
21.03
2nd ashcroft quip of the night
21.02
“better value for money” eh don’t think they are or ever will be good valur for money
21.01
lots about Gordon Brown’s upbringing interesting I wonder will he talk about his record as Chancellor.
21.00
do you deserve her trust Nick???? Only if you promise Vince can be Chancellor
20.56
Alastair Campbell on Twitter “Cameron doesn’t seem to want to look at the other two” how very insightful
20.53
GB: “when i was young” back in the prehistoric days
20.53
“Over-crowded colleges of crime” love it Nick love it!!! Have you been saving that one ?
20.51
parents have to accept responsibility here here!!!
20.50
hardened criminals tough talking from Nick
20.47
Oh 1st little disagreement of the night play nice guys you might have to work together
20.43
very civilised so far im quite disappointed
20.42
ID cards Gordon sorry you are never going to be able to persuade me that I need another piece of ID. 40,000 less foreign students this year the Unis will not be pleased.
20.39
immigration classic election issue, some are saying the second most important issue on the doorsteps
20.37
Shiny so very Shiny David….. we need change pah more Obama esque rhetoric
20.36
Brown clear focus on the economy but a confident start.
20.35
“decent open politics” Power corrupts Nick!
20.34
nice ties guys im liking the party colour theme
20.33
its started dun dun dun… Cameron is standing in the middle are ITV suggesting something
20.30
According to Twitter Nick Clegg’s preparation for tonight included being grilled by school children…I wonder if they knew who he was ??
20.26
I wonder will the viewers of Coronation Street be staying tuned for the debate?????
20.25
t-7 minutes and counting until the first Prime Ministerial Debate. The debates will be key in the electoral campaign with pundits saying that Cameron has the most to lose, Clegg clearly the biggest winner being given top-billing with Cameron and Brown creates a huge oppertunity for a man most voters no very little about.
As for the debates they may be brilliant or very boring we will just have to wait and see if the leaders bring the adversarial style we have grown so accustomed to at PMQs
19.50
Hi everyone welcome to the Nouse Politics team’s very exciting live blog of the Prime Minister’s debate. Commencing at 8.30pm we will be bringing you lots of analysis on the live debate and the odd satirical comment! So come back for the what will clearly be the best live blog of the night.
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Just before a debate that will surely involve lots of talk of debt cuts and SCS put on an advert for getting a mini-loan on buying a sofa… couldn’t make it up.
Oh my goodness we’re watching a game show. ITV is shocking.
Also doesn’t Cameron sound like Hugh Dennis?
go cameron!
Policing all of the shores, Cameron? And where does the money come from?
wondering how oftern ~j is flicking between the nouse and vision websites on this debate.
Pretty quickly…
Why are the audience all so old?!?
Official rules, Tom, state “recruit according to gender, age, ethnicity and social class to best reflect the broader voting-age population” so complain to OfCom!
good point tom, i thought the same too! maybe a true representation of the UK, is that it’s all old people..lol
Nice liveblog guys, but if anyone fancies some satire check out:
thelemonpress.co.uk/?p=1262
Gordon Brown always looks vaguely terminal..
william pit managed a balanced book (i think)… why can’t we Gordon???
Gordon Brown is standing on the left because of his eye. the other two are going to swap places. according to the times.
40 mins in, whose sweating the most?
This is so cool! I love that Nouse is finally taking British politics seriously!
Link for the live stream if you want it: http://www.itv.com/electiondebate
Not that seriously, Webster – spelling and grammar errors all over the place
And only one person blogging? For shame, Nouse!
I like the format so far. Brown attacks Cameron. Cameron attacks Brown. Clegg goes for Cameron. Brown smiles
~J it was decided safer to have one blogger since they aren’t at the same location and would be writing over each other. Also spelling errors are added intentionally to give a sense of urgency.
Jojo Weiners made another appearance I see
Cameron is tottaly unable to answe questions on Tory cuts…
Still hoping to grin and bare it till the elections over and then
follow the plans of your wealthy backers are we? So
glad this debate is showing him for the slimey prik
he is!
On a side note, at least Cameron can grin. Brown’s smile is just unnerving. The way he looks at Clegg…
Troy=Tory… I can anagram!
“ITV poll: Who do you think is winning so far?
Clegg 52%
Brown 30%
Cameron 18%”
Fairly accurate. Cameron is spouting bullshit and failing to account for the holes. Brown is being fairly representative of himself, both good and bad. Clegg is making sense and highlighting good points – but won’t win anyway
“ooh Northern Ireland will be getting its own debate ill be tuning in to it…..NOT”
A rather harsh and unnecessary comment.
The CAMERON CRASH!
Tonight we saw the Cameron Crash whilst; for the first time in years Gordon was Golden
I think Cameron actually came across well regarding the NHS. Really genuine.
Hardly. He was slimy and patronising. And as if his children will go to state schools. Well, maybe until they are 6
I concur with the anon: the regional debates will be interesting and even if we don’t tune in (because ultimately it won’t affect our decision; it’s a fair viewpoint) we should agree with the principle!
Clegg won hands-down but won’t affect too many people. “Tory” (I’m sticking with the anagram) is dead wrong. Cameron came across as an upper class gimp. Wounded.
And for more elections coverage, be sure to keep an eye on http://www.nouse.co.uk/politics/general-elections/
Awesome blog Kate, thank you – I’m reading it from a hostel rooftop in morocco and now feel a little more connected to the outside world. Much appreciated
Great blogging Kate! Thanks esp. for the definition of Quango.
Is Nouse aware that Tom Scott is also running in the election?:
http://blog.madcapntom.co.uk/the-view-from-westminster-city-hall-be-beauti
^ http://www.yournextmp.com/candidates/mad_capn_tom
With a campaign shot like that, he can’t lose.
Majors Conservative government introduced the winter fuel allowance, Brown just renamed and added to it. Deception by Labour. Disgusted by Brown assisting the lies on the leaflets
Browns rigged electoral boundarys and system will still put Labour in power last election they got less votes in England but over 60% of all the MPs seats,
Brown was deceiving and reckless with a massive hole in the govt finances. Hearing lots of deliberate traps and holes put in by Labour for the next government.
Browns plan is a farce because he has put is Labour party MP jobs before the countrys best interest
Labour has left a devil of a problem yet want to avoid the blame.
Labour have over taxed everyone raising tax by over 5% of GDP and saved nothing in the false boom – note every troubled bank was in a Labour voters heartland – buying votes used to be called gerrymandering.
Brown Labour had the first run on a bank in 300 years – thats why he could act before the other world leader because he messed up the countrys finances. Brown cut maintenance and repairs for the army to fix his manipulated numbers
Like Clegg education reform is needed backing teachers which have been undermined by Labours power stripping.
Brown has only ONLY got less in unemplyment because he has stuffed 1 million jobs into central government. Browns and Tonys Cronys
1 mil out of 25 mil employed is 4%. Labour deceipt!!
Labour governments continue to
Northern rock was not a small bank it did 20% of all UK mortgages. Liar
Sense from Clegg on Banks as RBS and all the other banks are excaping scott free despite taxpayers owning huge chunks of RBS 84%. Labour done little
Brown and Blair put more to University on mickey mouse degrees instead of having more practical skills eg Plumbing. Less unemployment because they put more into university!
Immigration as Clegg says is right appalling situation created by Labours 13 years. Needs fairness as he said.
Foreign ID cards count in and count out too late. So we pay £70 for their id card. Too late Brown you have put in all the amnestys and changing the rules put out from the EU.
Agree with David over not doing amnesty. Need real change
Wait for Brown to do the race card on the others. Point scoring Ho ho he just did it
Coming down – ho ho another statistical fudge.
Clegg right on Brown avoiding q and deporting issue
Why doesnt Labour -J give his name! Yet more government taxpayer paid for spin merchant
Practical solution to immigration
Net inward migration is falling becauise we are in a recession all the polish have gone home. – was misplaced lies Brown Labour
1 Million the Polish elections came to the UK because there were over 1 – 2 million poles and their related families here
Prime minister responsibility but not held to account – landslide Labour MPs majority.
recovery at risk started here with Browns mismanagement, Brown you are a PROVEN RISK to the economy.
The Labour long term plan is desperate and fiction .
Voting Conservative would be fresh but its a massive challenge to balance the cost of war and recession, fearful of the mess after the election.
Need a clean break of Brown
Clegg true we need to and can act differently, lets hope we can get the change.
Standing up for the values of our country – they have been airbrushed out.
We need it to be different as he said