The first live televised prime ministerial debate last Thursday has changed the fortunes of the Liberal Democrats, who have overtaken Labour and the Conservatives according to opinion polls.

Political editor Nick Robinson reflects on the Lib Dems' changing fortunes.

Former Tory MP Michael Portillo and director of think tank Demos Richard Reeves examine how the two main parties should react to Nick Clegg's surging popularity.

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