who's gonna watch the leaders TV debate tonight then?

[mrsbaldwin]

Me!!!

GB is blinding the posh schoolboys with figures now.

This is reminding me of the first leg of a European Champions League tie. Neither team wants to make a mistake a lot more than they want to win.

I do like the way clegg keeps shaking his head at dc and gb

DC and GB are utterly SHIT on education.

Job Done Nick Clegg.

I got all uptight as i thought GB should be in the middle (as PM) but apparently he asked to be on right so he could see the other two which is fair enough.

right can someone explain what a quango is please?

"The more they attack each other the more they sound the same"

Good swipe Clegg

David Cameron doesn't have actual proper FIGURES does he

"1 in 100 pounds!" is so MADE UP

Why does GB keep doing weird inappropriate grinning? I know he's probably been told to smile more but it's just ODD

NC I can remember the questioner's name so will say it repeatedly, nah nah ne nah nah

children at state school -tick

Whoop whoop NC 2 children at state school - tick tick

My sons go to a local state school - Clegg tick.

yes but doesn't get us anywhere

quango

wastwinset - DCSF. - I've bin there, just an office with standard bristly carpets as far as I could see!!!

can't they just let nick have education? they can sort the rest out between themselves

Now NC is getting in on the local state school vibe...

well clegg just came down a few points saturday classes????????? evening classes???????

emilina, bright kids don't 'get everything'. Not if they are from deprived socio-economic backgrounds, go to failing schools or have additional/complex needs. in fact, they are failed in many run-of-the-mill state schools.

Trust me.

I am really shocked at how negative DC's campaign is. At least NC and GB tried to make positive opening statements, NC about changing politics and GB the economy. What was that negative gibberish DC spouted?
I really thought he'd do better. GB may be 'dull' but he is clearly the brightest and most statesmanlike. Looks like the gamble paid off.

I think even Joel has lost interest in his question by now.

Alistair Stewart very very SHOUTY

will someone tell me who's winning?

I can't watch this sort of thing, it makes my blood run chilly with sheer embarrassment

Go away and be quiet little moderator man