Live Blog: Ask the Chancellor's debate - MSE reports live

Former_MSE_Dan

Smiles in press room at this first mini-ruck between Darling and Osborne over whether taxes should go up and down. Now Cable joins in and gets first laugh

kezbabybabe

If they argue too much I might just change channels.

Former_MSE_Dan

Ouch - Osbornes rather high-and-mighty 'you won't have heard of him' got a big Oooh in the gallery here. Was that a missed jab in the punch-up?

catylulu89

Does anyone else think that George Osborne is looking a bit arrogant?

and Vince Cable is holding his ground well

kezbabybabe

At the moment, Cable is warming to me more and more (Not heard of him prior to tonight)

k2nga

I think George is having to hold his own as he came into this the under dog a bit and its been said that Darling would go for him which he has as he looks for a sucker punch but Vince is doing well and very relaxed.

Former_MSE_Dan

Real silence across everyone viewing now - they are edging into the meat of the matter now I think. Good hosting too I think, he is engaging them into having to give real answers

stingey

catylulu89 wrote: »

Does anyone else think that George Osborne is looking a bit arrogant?

and Vince Cable is holding his ground well

George Osborne reminds me of Tony Blair. I think the Lib Dems will get more votes with this. Vince Cabel is not talking financial speak. Just straight common-sense words.

Former_MSE_Dan

Oh forgot to mention this - you can vote on who you think is 'winning' this debate on the Channel 4 website

http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/domestic_politics/ask+the+chancellors+debate+on+channel+4/3594657

Former_MSE_Dan

Watch out public servants - the three are now sort of agreeing that there will be pension cuts for public sector workers. Slowly talking down from 'highly paid' people having to face cuts, to a wider range of people. Hope this doesn't apply to entry level nurses, teachers, police etc