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Dates set for EU debates between Farage and Clegg
Dates have been set for debates between Ukip leader Nigel Farage and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on the European Union. A radio debate will take place on LBC on March 26 and a TV debate on BBC2 will be on April 2.
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Clegg 'delighted' over Farage EU debate
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg says he is delighted that dates have been set for a debate with Ukip leader Nigel Farage on the European Union.
The fiercely pro-European Deputy Prime Minister challenged Mr Farage to a debate a fortnight ago, and the announcement of the arrangements came as Mr Clegg used a speech in London to ramp up his attack on the eurosceptic party's leader.
"I am delighted that it has been confirmed that these debates will happen. I'm relishing the prospect of talking about how the Liberal Democrats are fighting to keep Britain in Europe to protect British jobs while Ukip want to yank us out and threaten our recovery." The Deputy Prime Minister said.
Dates set for Clegg vs Farage EU debate
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg is to go head to head with Ukip's Nigel Farage in two broadcast debates on the European Union in the run-up to the May 22 elections to the European Parliament.
Following negotiations between the parties and broadcasters, a radio debate will take place on LBC on March 26, hosted by Nick Ferrari, and a televised debate on BBC2 on April 2, hosted by David Dimbleby.