Election 2015 in pictures: 7 April

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne delivers a speech in LondonSuzanne Plunkett/reuters

The Chancellor, George Osborne, laid out what he thought of Labour's fiscal plans, claiming they would result in £15bn of annual tax rises.

Former Prime Minister and MP for Sedgefield Tony Blair gives a speech in Sedgefield, England Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair gave a speech in his old constituency of Sedgefield, offering his support to the current Labour leader Ed Miliband. He said: "Just so that you understand this and get this fully, I support him 100% to lead our party to victory at the next election."

UKIP party leader Nigel Farage leaves an election campaign event in CarrickDarren Staples/reuters

Nigel Farage of UKIP was snapped leaving an election event in Carrick.

Britain's opposition Labour party leader Ed Miliband arrives at an election campaign event in BristolPeter Nicholls/reuters

Ed Miliband arrived in Bristol where he held a Q&A session, during which he announced "My philosophy is simple - when working people succeed, the country succeeds."

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon signs the back of Sam DavidsonJeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon signs the back of Sam Davidson's T-shirt following a speech in Livingstone, setting out the SNP's plans to reduce child poverty.

Badges are seen on an SNP supporterRussell Cheyne/reuters

One SNP supporter is proud to show off where their loyalty lies.

Nigel Farage with a cupcake

Mr Farage showed off his UKIP cupcake for the cameras before tucking in.

David Cameron, left, looks at a weapon in a workshop, during a visit to the popular TV fantasy drama Game of Thrones television set in Belfast, Northern Ireland,Kirsty Wigglesworth/ap

Mr Cameron who is on a whistle-stop tour of the UK dropped into the Game of Thrones set in Belfast, where he appeared to select his weapon of choice.

Tony Blair (C) visits the construction site for the new Hitachi Trains Europe factory in SedgefieldIan Forsyth/Getty Images

Following his speech, Mr Blair toured the construction site of the Hitachi Trains Europe factory.

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg pulls a pint with Phillip Hayton and Janice Wright of Platform One pub in RomileySteve Parsons/PA

Nick Clegg has been busy today, painting a wall at a theatre in Stockport and then pulling pints of "Janice" at the Platform One pub in Romiley.

Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha help to make Steak, Ale and Stilton pies at Brains Brewery in CardiffStefan Rousseau/PA

Rolling pins at dawn. Here Mr and Mrs Cameron help to make Steak, Ale and Stilton pies at Brains Brewery in Cardiff.

Nigel Farage has a cup of tea with World War II veteran William Curtis after giving a speech on defence at Himley Hall, near DudleyJoe Giddens/PA

Nigel Farage enjoyed a cup of tea with World War Two veteran William Curtis after giving a speech on defence at Himley Hall, near Dudley.