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Party leaders back on the campaign trail after debate

Most of the main party leaders are back out on the campaign trail today after the ITV leaders' debate. All seven party leaders went head-to-head for the first and only time this general election last night, clashing over issues such as the economy, the NHS and immigration.

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Viewers: Debate shows we need more women in politics

Viewers watching tonight's leaders' debate on ITV have voiced their admiration of the performance of the three female politicians on the stage.

Natalie Bennett of the Green Party, Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood and the SNP's Nicola Sturgeon were complimented for making "reasonable points", compared to the "shouty" men of the other four main parties.

ITV News political editor Tom Bradby also commented, saying Wood was "doing rather well" in the debate.

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