There are 32 days until the general election on 7 May
Chancellor George Osborne tells Sky News it is "not his plan" to cut top rate of tax from 45p to 40p
Lib Dem David Laws tells Radio 5 live the Tories have shown “unbelievable cheek” in taking credit for rises in the personal tax allowance
Labour leader Ed Miliband wanted to be seen as a "happy warrior" in last Thursday's TV debate, according to notes reported by the Sun
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Sun is having fun with the Miliband notes story and ponder how the other leaders' notes may have looked., external
Here is a flavour:
Nick Clegg: Puppy dog eyes, call 'Dave' David Cameron, Apologise?
Leanne Wood: Mention Wales A LOT, Impress people with accent, Mention the Valleys
Nigel Farage: Attack HIV-suffering immigrants, blame bad traffic on immigrants, don't mention wife
The Easter messages from candidates to the voters are pouring in on Twitter. Meanwhile, Ed Miliband has posted his message on Facebook., external He says he's looking forward to sharing the weekend with family in his Doncaster constituency, and writes:
Quote MessageIn the midst of the Easter celebrations our hearts go out to those who face difficult times both overseas and closer to home. My thoughts are particularly with Christians in Syria, Iraq and other countries where the Church suffers terrible persecution.
@edballsmp
Quote MessageMillions are worse off but Tories refuse to rule out another tax cut for millionaires - my @TheSundayMirror article http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ed-balls-labour-fairer-plan-5461800#ICID=sharebar_twitter …
Image source, SunThe Sun sheds some light on how Labour's Ed Miliband prepared for the leaders' debate. Intriguingly, notes left in his ITV dressing room indicate he wanted to present himself as a "happy warrior" - a phrase originally from a William Wordsworth poem. Another reminder was to remain "calm... and never agitated". The Conservatives mocked the Labour leader, saying it was no surprise the Sun had his notes, as "it was obvious that Ed didn't have them". Read more in our story.
BBC Radio 5 Live
Quote MessageComing up on Pienaar’s Politics at 10am, I’ll be joined by Education Minister David Laws and Labour’s @ChukaUmunna .
Image source, Conservative partyPrime Minister David Cameron releases a video on YouTube, external wishing all of us and our families a very happy Easter. He says it's "a time to reflect on the part Christianity plays in British life.
"The Church is not just a collection of beautiful old buildings, it's a living, active force, doing great works right across our country."
He says he knows from "the most difficult times in my own life that the church can be a great comfort".
It's no surprise that the election dominates today's papers. Here's a flavour of the coverage on the front pages. For a closer look,read our paper review.
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Image source, IndependentWe're expecting a much quieter day today as some of the party leaders take a short Easter break. But, after a frenetic Saturday of leaks, announcements and fisticuffs on Twitter, let's take stock of where we're at:
- Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon categorically denied allegations she told the French ambassador to the UK that she would prefer David Cameron to Ed Miliband as the next prime minister
- The Conservatives announced they would ensure pornography websites must adopt age-restriction controls or face closure . The measure is intended to stop under-18s from viewing adult content
- Ed Miliband said banks would be encouraged to fund 125,000 new homes for first-time buyers in England under a Labour government
- The Lib Dems set out plans for a £2.5bn healthcare fund to alleviate pressure on hospitals in England
And Respect's George Galloway exchanged harsh words on Twitter with... a brewery in Yorkshire.
Good morning. We're back with just 32 days to go until the general election. Throughout the day, we'll be bringing you all the latest news and analysis to digest with your chocolate eggs.