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Politicians clash in the Wales Election Debate
Politicians from six parties went head-to-head in a live debate on ITV Cymru Wales.
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Twitter reaction to Wales Election Debate
During the Wales Election Debate an online tracker worm has been analysing reaction on Twitter to see how party leaders performed.
At the end of the debate, the leader board places Labour's Owen Smith in last place, with Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood taking first position.
The Sentiment Graph shows only a representation of selected tweets. The sentiment score ranges from (5) positive to (-5) negative. You agree to use the graph in accordance with the terms at www.itv.com/terms ITV makes the graph available on these terms and make no promise that the graph will be accurate or free from errors or omissions nor that it will be available uninterrupted and fully operational. ITV does not accept any responsibility for any technical failure or malfunction and may suspend, withdraw or re-set the graph at any time.
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Political parties make their closing statements
Leanne Wood fires back at Ukip's Nathan Gill
During the Wales Election Debate Nathan Gill said that the Welsh Assembly are 'not dealing with what they have got adequately' after being asked whether the Assembly should have more powers.
Leanne Wood then responded to Gill's claims by saying that the Welsh Assembly are 'not children.'
It follows an analogy he used to explain his point further by saying that 'when my children ask for more food I tell them to finish what's on their plate first.'
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How Twitter is reacting to the Wales Election Debate
During the Wales Election Debate an online tracker worm is analysing reaction on Twitter to see how party leaders are performing.
After completing the first hour of the Election Debate, the Twitter reaction leader board currently shows that Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood is in top position, with Labour's Owen Smith in last.
The Sentiment Graph shows only a representation of selected tweets. The sentiment score ranges from (5) positive to (-5) negative. You agree to use the graph in accordance with the terms at www.itv.com/terms ITV makes the graph available on these terms and make no promise that the graph will be accurate or free from errors or omissions nor that it will be available uninterrupted and fully operational. ITV does not accept any responsibility for any technical failure or malfunction and may suspend, withdraw or re-set the graph at any time.
Nathan Gill: Ukip will 'fight for British jobs for British people'
In his opening statement, Ukip's Nathan Gill has said that his party has the 'most fair' immigration policies of all of the parties involved in the debate.
He also said that Ukip will 'fight' for British jobs for British people.
Pippa Bartolotti: 'Austerity is a con'
The Green Party's Pippa Bartolotti has said in the ITV Election Debate that 'austerity is a con' and that 'the books can be managed.'
She also said that the Green Party stands for new jobs, 'a clear signal to industry to invest in clean energy.'
Kirsty Williams: Lib Dems have showed 'there is a light at the end of the tunnel'
Kirsty Williams has said that the Liberal Democrats have 'showed that there is a light at the end of the tunnel' and that they can provide 'opportunities for everyone.'
She also said that the Liberal Democrats have reduced taxes for the lowest paid, secured extra resources for Wales' poorest pupils and have restored the link between pensions and earnings.
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