Early opinion polls in Britain following last night's first TV election debate between the main party leaders shows that Nick Clegg of the Liberal Democrats impressed voters most.
Mr Clegg, Labour's Gordon Brown and Conservative leader David Cameron debated a range of domestic issues including immigration, crime and the National Health Service.
The 90-minute live debate, broadcast from Manchester, was the first of its kind in British political history.
It did not produce any memorable soundbites and none of the three participants made any serious mistakes.
Mr Brown attacked Mr Cameron over how Tory manifesto promises could be funded, while Mr Cameron accused the Prime Minister of trying to frighten voters.
Mr Clegg said neither of the other two were being straight with voters.
The Tory and Labour leaders were both notably polite to the Liberal Democrat leader, possibly because they may be looking for his support if they do not get an overall Commons majority.
There will be two further TV debates between them, as well as debates by regional party leaders during this election campaign.
