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Broadcasters announce leaders debates dates

Broadcasters have announced the dates they propose to hold the party leader debates ahead of the general election.

Broadcasters announce leaders debates dates Credit: PA Wire

However it is not certain that all the leaders will agree to take part.

As the result of drawing lots by the broadcasters the order will be:

  • 2nd April: ITV - Debate between the Party Leaders of the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, UKIP, the SNP, the Green Party and Plaid Cymru.
  • 16th April: BBC - Debate between the Party Leaders of the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, UKIP, the SNP, the Green Party and Plaid Cymru.
  • 30th April: Sky and Channel 4 - Head to head debate between the Leader of the Conservative Party and the Leader of the Labour Party.