Broadcasters reveal 2015 party leader TV debates plans
ITV, BBC, Channel 4 and Sky have revealed their plans for a series of live party leader debates in the run up to the 2015 General Election.
Party leaders' TV debates to make a comeback
Broadcasters announced their plans today for a series of televised debates between party leaders in the run-up to the next year's general election.
Providing he agrees, Ukip leader Nigel Farage will join David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg in one of the debates.
But a lukewarm reception from the Prime Minister and a possible legal challenge from the Green Party suggest this is not a done deal.
ITV News' Political Correspondent Libby Wiener reports:
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It's now up to the political leaders to accept or refuse
The invite to participate in TV debates ahead of the election has been delivered - it's now up to the political leaders to accept or refuse
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Broadcasters reveal 2015 party leader TV debates plans
ITV, BBC, Channel 4 and Sky have revealed their plans for a series of live party leader debates in the run up to the 2015 General Election.