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16/04/2010
Millions Watch First Election Debate
Almost 10 million viewers tuned into the first round of historic leadership election debates last night.
ITV was the first to host the televised discussions between Labour's Gordon Brown, Tory David Cameron and Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg, attracting an average audience share of 9.5 million.
Pundits and pollsters have suggested Mr Clegg came out on top, however two more live debates will be held before the 6 May General Election.
BBC and Sky will host the next rounds, hoping to pull in similar viewing figures.
Mr Cameron today conceded Mr Clegg had enjoyed a good showing at Granada TV studios during last night's 90 minute programme.
He said the debate had been "enjoyable", with Mr Brown suggesting the historic television event had "energised" the election campaign.
The Tory leader said: "I thought it was a great opportunity, and I felt totally vindicated. You know we've been going on for years about 'let's have these debates' and I think it really vindicated having that."
Mr Brown said it was up to other people to assess how each leader had performed.
"People will see where the substance lies," he said.
(PR/GK)
ITV was the first to host the televised discussions between Labour's Gordon Brown, Tory David Cameron and Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg, attracting an average audience share of 9.5 million.
Pundits and pollsters have suggested Mr Clegg came out on top, however two more live debates will be held before the 6 May General Election.
BBC and Sky will host the next rounds, hoping to pull in similar viewing figures.
Mr Cameron today conceded Mr Clegg had enjoyed a good showing at Granada TV studios during last night's 90 minute programme.
He said the debate had been "enjoyable", with Mr Brown suggesting the historic television event had "energised" the election campaign.
The Tory leader said: "I thought it was a great opportunity, and I felt totally vindicated. You know we've been going on for years about 'let's have these debates' and I think it really vindicated having that."
Mr Brown said it was up to other people to assess how each leader had performed.
"People will see where the substance lies," he said.
(PR/GK)
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