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Clegg talks about Values, the notes in the car have been listened to.

Gordon Brown is looking smart!!! ;)

I wonder if David Cameron's U-turn on a Lisbon Treaty referendum will come up and how he will defend it.

Didn't take long for the first big lie from Brown eh? "I had to persuade the other European Leaders that they had to change the way we dealt with the Banks", What actually happened Mr Brown was you left with your tail between your legs having been laughed out of chamber!!! Ask Sarkovsky and Merkel!

Can someone please give Cameron a nudge! Dave state here and now you will reinstate the referendum on Europe and you will win the election by a land slide!!!!!

A question, should James Murdock, Rabecca Wade and Paul Dacre decide the election for you?
Search look and think!

Gordon's making a mess of the Europe question though. No Passion, no conviction, just petty attacks on the other two.

It's a two horse race between the other two. One for, one against.

Q1 Europe:

Cameron: 7/10
Clegg: 7/10
Brown: disqualified, the subject was not the economy.

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You cant have a referendum on a treaty that is already passed. We need guarantees that this would not happen again. The only person proposing that is David Cameron.

Cameron mentions the "families".

Again, the singletons in the UK (and an ever growing section of society) have been written off.

Oh dear, Gordon talking about bathtime for kids.....shows how important he thinks this all is

It's all very boring. These bright sparks imagine they can make a difference. The true position is that none of them really control anything. The main ministry's of state are the Treasury, Foreign and Home offices. The permanent staff produce the options on which the politicians are asked to decide. It has to be that way otherwise nothing would get done. So even if there is a Hung parliament it will make no difference. The Downing Street bandwagon will role on with the support of the main Ministries and our newly elected representatives will imagine they are in control. If they were why do they continue to adhere to the spending targets of the previous administration.
I hope to see a much more independant parliament next time without the constant threats from the Whips. Our MP's should be allowed to vote as they see fit. I also hope our local MP's will listen to the views of their electorate and vote accordingly.
Meanwhile Brown, Cameron & Clegg continue their talent contest but unfortunately Simon Cowell is nowhere to be seen.

Roll back to before the "Maastricht Treaty" was passed ( that was done without us having a say). We did not have all these constraints of EU Law but we could still trade with them exactly the same.
Brown is starting to cosy up with Cleggy on Europe, he's running scared.
Cameron knows how to deal with Europe without us losing trade.
It's time we told the wasters in Europe who spend our money while we get nothing back ( Fishing Rights, the common agriculture policy etc).
Brown just wants the status quo (as usual).
Cleggy wants his ride on the EU Gravy Train.
I'd like some change, we need to stand up and tell Europe that we are an island, we know how to run our island and we have done it successfully for hundreds of years.

Think that Cameron has started stronger this time.
Brown looked and sounded nervous at beginning.
Clegg not so quite self assured this week.

Cameron is hopeless on Europe, and mouths cliches on military affairs. Apparently he went for a run earlier with someone who... Smacks of "last week I spoke to a 40-year-old sailor who'd been in the navy 30 years..."

Alex, The Bath time joke got a laugh, which is more than can be said for some of the failed Cameron attempts.

Gordon's talking changing tactics....does he mean Afghanistan or his party's policies? :)

I think Clegg might lose out on defence issues, particularly over Trident

Cameron is looking into the camera this week - obviously taken advice. He just looks much assured this week.

Cameron is rapidly digging his own grave. He looks enfeebled and unconvincing. Clegg is efusive and seemingly confident but a bit vacuous. Brown is the same as ever with that awful tongue in his cheek when he speaks. But then again he can finish last by a mile and still win the election with our utterly ludicrous and outdated electoral system. They rattle on about change but the only we can achieve that is to reform our electoral system. End of debate.

Better showing by Cameron so far, Gordon making a mess of things - not sure whether to "agree with Nick" or not, Clegg not making as much of an impact as last week.

The debate is being better chaired, more debate between the three and less interruption from the chair.

Wish sky would keep the cameras on the leaders. Overall the angles & panning is amateur.

Q2: Overseas Military :

Cameron: 6/10
Clegg: 5/10
Brown: 6/10

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Adam Boulton is useless

High speed rail network, who you kidding Mr Brown.
13 Years ago you unvieled a 10 year transport plan.
So, where is it...

How intelligent can Gordon be! David and Nick should understand Britain cannot live in isolation.

Ha Ha Ha!
DC talks about planning & giving the troops the right kit.

Point of note.......my Dad went to fight in the Falklands (under a tory government, in 1982) wearing SUMMER kit, to do battle in the middle of the southern winter. Oh, he had a winter poncho and a few pairs of arctic socks.

Government NEVER help our forces with kit, never have, never will until there's been casualties.

Enjoy tonight everyone!!!

could anybody please take care of this debate being properly broadcasted on the web .. breaking up all the time. a nightmare..

Not DC bashing, but it's nice to hear he's had loads of insulation put in his house.

Did WE pay for it?

Have fun.

Brown is a dead man walking. I think he should just get his coat and find another empty factory to go and have a wander around.

I would like someone to ask the question of global overpopulation.
A very imporant, but scarcely mentioned issue

When are they going to start talking about the 500year process of terraforming mars? Earth is already done for!

Nick Clegg, talk about standing on the sidelines, that is all you will ever be doing in the government. Stop repeating yourself 'stronger together, weaker apart'.

Lib Dems have no idea how to run a government, it would be a sorry day that the UK would have to have such inexperience running the country further to the ground.

Anyone who thinks that by voting for Nick Glegg and Lib Dem, that they are voting for change are right. They are voting to change England in to a country like Greece where we will have to take handouts.

I have been reading comments on SKY it's scary! Please this is not a personaltiy contest. LISTEN to them! Cameron is the ONLY one who is talking about what is good for this country.

Cameron has been excellent I think, much more assured and good answers. Clegg just seems smug to me.

i agree with Gordon about David and Nick getting real.

Gordon....don't smile - you just look scary! And stop saying 'get real!'
At least Cameron has talked about the 3rd runway and high speed rail networks - so he is coming up with real practical solutions.

Why does Mr Cameron believe we are "punching above our weight"? We are a major economy so have a major role on the world stage, for shame Mr Cameron, slip up?

On energy:

One of the reasons we travel so much is that we live in a society where both partners have to work, where job security is poor, where mobility is poor, so the chances are that at least one partner if not both will have to commute long distances to work.

Also regional public transport is poor.

On home efficiency:

Carrot not stick please! I feel that these politicians love stick (taxes) because it gets them more money rather than that it does any good.

Gordon Brown seems to be beating around the bush, Nick Clegg, as in the first debate, is better equipped and has more wisdom than the other two.

Brown has toned down the 'excessive' smiling, and sounds more confident. Cameron is more of the same (as last time), Clegg seems well briefed.

We must have a balanced power supply, and that must include Nuclear

Come on Boulton, give Cameron his fair time allocation. Just cos you're married to Anji Hunter, ex adviser of Tony Blair.

After 30 minutes this has been a much better Cameron performance. He appears to be confident; grasp of detail and not being pushed about. After the first 2 questions on Europe and Military operations I have it:
1. Cameron 8/10
2. Clegg 6/10
3. Brown 4/10

I wish Brown would wait his turn and stop butting in.

wow! good stuff! clegg on america is interesting. i say this as a yank!

Manny735 - major economy?? GB has left us in so much debt it's unbelievable!

How many more times are we going to hear GB say "I agree with Nick" it's so obvious that he's trying to cosy up to him in time for the hung parliament!

Cameron's crashing and burning on climate change...

Q3: Environment

Cameron: 4/10
Clegg: 4/10
Brown: 4/10

Special prize to Brown for best one liner

Good question about the pope!

Top question Michael.

Tell the Pope to fund his own visit, from the Zillions the Catholic Church has

They have talked about heating in hospitals! I work in one, it's so hot, we have the windows open in the winter.We have no control over it, what does this cost if all hosptals are the same!

Is wondering how GB can think nuclear power is green - what will he do with the waste ?

Brown is solid, Cameron is running scared on most of the issues raised so far, Clegg is fading after last week. Now we're on to the Pope and the Catholic Church, this could be good...

I find Gordon Brown aggressive tonight. David Cameron sounds frustrated. For me Nick Clegg remains a threat to the other two again this week.

There are two lightweights (one with a more personable camera personna) and Gordon Brown, who is demonstrating a depth and breadth of understanding and experience with regard to both the big picture and the fine detail. I'd recommend everyone to read the excellent ´óÏó´«Ã½ Manifesto comparison page to see which party has the most considered and relevant approach to Britain's future.

climate change is not a British problem, it is global and requires cooperation of countries.

For all his presentation faults I feel Brown is doing the best purely on substance. Cameron has not got going with his stance on Europe and Cleggs policy ideas on nuclear make him far too vulnerable to ridicule. What is the Pope question all about ??? Come on

Gordon Brown offering referendums is funny.

I've just given up watching Sky News. The scrolling clutter on the screen is too distracting. I'll watch it later when I can actually see what's going on and half the screen isn't taken up with junk. Why not throw in some ad breaks to completely ruin the experience?

DC doesn't agree with the Pope's stance on homosexuality. It is a pity that's not a unanimous view of the Tory party.

Nick Clegg needs to stand on his own two feet and come up with some beliefs that weren't given to him by people who are more experienced to run the government. It's boring me that both times he has been on tv he sounds like a broken record.

Think Cameron is doing pretty well tonight, much better than last time. Looks tired though...too much campaigning perhaps?

clegg still looking reasonable. good answer on the catholic church. GB a bit more measured. cameron wandering

And it pains me to say that Gordon wins on the opening exchanges on the pope. Clegg seemed a little lost on that one.

Gordon Brown and David Cameron have started their 'kids' attitude with comments putting down each others parties

Since when did Gordon Brown turn into a Comedian ?

Im just worried some people may actually believe Gordon Brown smearing the other candidates as 'Anti American' or ' Get Real'

Question about the popes visit all a bit left field, all saying the same thing.

As long as the Vatican pays for it ALL, let him come!!!

Didn't take them all long to try for the 'inclusive' vote.

Have fun.

Nick Clegg - always with a stupid anecdote to tell.

cameron is awful - banging on about family values and a green 'policy' that only applies to peeps with 6 grand or more. come on gordon tell it like it is

Do you think David Cameron looks more like Michael Schumacher week by week. He's about as robotic and controlled as Schumacher too!

none of them want to say anything about the pope for or against. They're all too scared....

@ MattHawkinsUK

Why not just watch it on ´óÏó´«Ã½ News 24?

Notice how they aren't trying to interupt each other on this question. Trying not to upset anyone

Q3: The Catholic question:

Cameron: 7/10
Clegg: 5/10
Brown: 7/10

Brown will lose but still win at the election because our electoral system is unfair and outdated. It leaves 60% of the electorate unrepresented. Sure we have our own MP but if one party is in majority then the whip system guarantees that all their legislation is passed even if favoured by a minority. It makes this country a hollow democracy. There may be a debate here but no room for debate in the House as the Whips will stop it.

Restoring faith... possibly a gift for Clegg? The others might have trouble with this.

Nick looks weak and David looks edgy, hate to say it but only Gordan looks like a potential PM

Half way stage and now to open questions. I would have hoped comments on this page would be objective but anybody that thinks Brown is in front is revealing their true colours. I was with Clegg last week but at this stage Cameron is in front for me.

Cleaning up politics, here we go.....who's going to have a pop at NC first?

With respect.

Disgraceful how Cameron tries to use the death of the Polish president to draw attention away from his allying with fascists, homophones and climate change deniers..

If a certain Mrs T had not rid the country of a major part of our manufacturing base we would still have something to fall back on. Add to this the Conservatives removing regulation of finance/banking The sad fact is that Labour (apart from re-introducing regulation via the FSA, however useless) have not helped. Also, British students funded to go to university = a better Britain. We should bring this back for the long-term welfare on the country. Finally I agree with Brown on nuclear energy. Fossil fuels cause more damage, to humans, as well as the environment, than nuclear fuel ever will. We need to move forward, not looking at the next four/five years in power.

has Gordon Brown spoke to almost every person in the country?

Brown is cosying up to Clegg again with just one red herring when he invited Clegg to "get real" - sorry Gordon, not falling for that one my son. As someone else said on here, "get your coat and go for a walk".
Cameron is getting the better of Clegg who at the halfway stage is not very convincing and particularly lacking in detail.

I'm listening rather than viewing and I recommend it - I dont care what they look like or what suits they are wearing. I'm voting on policies and not image.

Interesting to see the Polls tomorrow.

GB talking about the electoral system - he wasn't even elected!!

I dont agree that your vote can count. I just found out that my new area has been Conservative for 15 years and they have a majority of 55% - hmmm dont think we'll have a change round here......

Anyone going to ask about the lucrative consultancy job Brown's got lined up in the nuclear industry just before we embark on a program of building more reactors?

Didn't they have this exact debate last week?

Besides, I think she wanted an opinion on Proportional representation and electoral reform.

All three have missed the point completely!!

Isnt this about how to restore faith in politics....?
Gordon banging on about the economy again.

Gordon again is winning hands down on everything and in the comments here and on facebook. Where do the opinion polls come from?

this is all so american with an english twist. fascinating!

Cleaned-up parliament? Remember the Tory duck houses? None of them is clean, but really, Dave...