UK election at-a-glance: 25 April

DAY IN A NUTSHELL

Nick Clegg says it is "a nonsense" Gordon Brown could end up "squatting in No 10" just because of the UK's voting system. Labour attack the Tories over education policies, saying they are the party of fairness. Conservative leader David Cameron speaks at a rally for parents who want to run their own school, saying his party would allow that to happen. The SNP's Alex Salmond takes part in a live TV debate, as his party try to raise money for legal action over the right to appear in the prime ministerial debate on Thursday. See how the day unfolded.

SUNDAY'S NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

Nick Clegg tells the Sunday Times it is "a nonsense" Gordon Brown could end up "squatting in No 10" just because of the UK's voting system.

Gordon Brown has given an interview to the Independent on Sunday, a paper that has Labour third in its latest opinion poll. Below the headline "My Credo", the paper says Mr Brown has given his "most revealing interview".

The Observer's headline is "Cameron leaves door open to coalition with Lib Dems", saying the Tory leader has refused to rule out discussions on reforming the electoral system.

The News of the World reports "Clegg bubble bursts", following a poll carried out for the paper which suggests the Lib Dems have gone back into third place in the election race.

CAMPAIGN CATCH-UP

Nick Clegg defends the Lib Dem's immigration policy , especially the 'amnesty' for long-term illegal immigrants as a "one-off solution to a one-off problem".

David Cameron has told parents he will give them powers to set up "great schools" for their children with help from churches, charities and social entrepreneurs.

Gordon Brown has urged his party to "fight for fairness," attacking the Conservatives over reports of plans to introduce top-up fees for nurseries.

Senior Scottish figures from the main political parties have clashed on the economy in a live television debate also touching on issues such as jobs, banking and the future of public spending.

The SNP is aiming to raise £50,000 to proceed with legal action to be included in the prime ministerial debate on BBC 1 on Thursday.

The Royal College of Nursing says claims by the main political parties that front line NHS services will be protected from public spending cuts don't stand up to scrutiny.

Labour accuse the Lib Dems and Tories of pulling out of a joint complaint to broadcasters, that they have been focusing on the TV debates at the expense of policy discussions.

QUOTES OF THE DAY

"You might start flirting with Nick Clegg, but that way you will end up marrying David Cameron." Lord Mandelson sounds his warning to wavering Labour voters.

"It is just preposterous the idea that if a party comes third in the number of votes, it still has somehow the right to carry on squatting in No 10." Nick Clegg looks ahead to the consequences of a poll-predicted hung parliament.

"It is unfair for a child's birth to be its destiny, unfair that the wealth of your parents should determine the end of your story." Gordon Brown sets out Labour's thoughts on education policy and funding.

"I promise you if we get elected I will help your dreams come true." David Cameron sets his sights high - on parental moves to set up schools, at least.