Broadcasters stand firm on leaders’ debates

Election debates

The BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky have held firm on their original plans for the proposed election debates – raising the possibility of prime minister David Cameron being empty-chaired if he fails to participate.

David Cameron could be empty-chaired

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