Labour
A decade ago Tony Blair spoke of his top three policies as education, education and education. Jack McConnell tops this by mentioning it seven times during the launch of Labour's election manifesto. He insists "the stakes could not be higher" as the campaign enters crucial phase. McConnell and Cathy Jamieson will be in Aberdeen speaking on anti-social behaviour, while Alex Salmond will also be in the city and Fife speaking on the SNP's business rates policy.

SNP
Justice spokesman Kenny MacAskill said a task force to tackle organised crime must include its own in-house prosecutors and forensic accountants if the success rate is to be improved.

LibDems
Leader Nicol Stephen said 2000 community nurses could bring about a healthcare revolution across the country and bring faster diagnosis and treatment.

Conservatives
Deputy leader Murdo Fraser said 1500 extra police working under strategies devised by directly elected police board conveners could slash crime, with local league tables to hold the new police board chiefs to account. He denied this would mean political interference in the independence of chief constables.

Others
The SSP claimed that a £1bn investment in universal free public transport would make a radical difference to Scotland, saving the environment and transforming the lives of the less well-off.

The Christian People's Alliance said their family-friendly platform would ensure either parent of a child was fully paid for three years after birth.

They would also increase minimum pay and pensions, while their moral agenda would see more support for denominational schools and opposition to assisted suicide.

12:01am Wednesday 11th April 2007

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