The party leaders clashed over Brexit, Northern Ireland and the NHS.
Analysis of the first week of the campaign shows that not all publicity is good publicity.
The leader of the Scottish Conservatives has quit in response to Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament to avoid scrutiny of his Brexit plans and limit the options of MPs to thwart his push towards no deal.
Boris Johnson plans to spend £100m on a print and television advertising campaign in the lead up to the October Brexit deadline.
It’s not unusual for a British prime minister to enter power without winning an election, but does Johnson need a mandate more than most?