The last debate

On BBC1 this evening viewers watched the final debate between the three party leaders: in Crossthwaite Parish Rooms in Keswick we had the last local debate between candidates in Copeland.

I have watched the Angus Reid website here, which has results coming in live, and the the initial response on who won the debate is at this moment showing as

David Cameron first with 37%
Nick Clegg second with 30%
Gordon Brown last with 23%

While I have been writing this post the David Cameron percentage score has gone up from a starting point of 36% to 37%, while Nick Clegg's number has varied between 31% and 30% while the Gordon Brown number has varied between 23% and 22%.

Meanwhile in Keswick, five of the six candidates attended for at least some of a debate organised by Christians together in Keswick. The hall was packed with every seat taken and people standing at the back. We were all pleased to see that there was such strong interest being taken in the debate.

Jamie Reed, the Labour candidate, sent apologies due to illness. His brother read a statement on his behalf. Those present asked Jamie's brother to carry back best wishes for a speedy recovery.

The candidates who attended for the whole meeting were:

Myself (Conservative)
Frank Hollowell (Lib/Dem)
Jill Perry (Green)
Ted Caley-Knowles (UKIP)

The BNP candidate, Clive Jefferson was delayed, for which he apologised to the meeting and which he said was because of his work situation. The Chairman allowed Mr Jefferson to join the other four candidates present in making a 90 second closing statement at the end of the debate.

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