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Election debates to go ahead even if leaders do not take part

Broadcasters have issued new proposals for television debates ahead of General Election - with plans to continue if any party leader refuses to take part.

The planned schedule will see two programmes featuring seven party leaders, with one further debate between David Cameron and Ed Miliband alone.

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Labour: 'Miliband ready to take part in all three debates'

Labour: 'Miliband ready to take part in all three debates'. Credit: PA

The Labour Party has confirmed that leaded Ed Miliband is "ready to take part in all three debates" planned for television before the General Election.

We will debate anyone the broadcasters choose to invite and we are pleased to see the clear proposal to have three debates all in the general election campaign.

The broadcasters have obviously made a very significant move to adopt wholesale the Prime Minister's proposals and it is surely now not possible for him to maintain his opposition to participating in these debates.

We relish the opportunity for Ed Miliband to take on David Cameron directly in a head-to-head debate.

– Labour spokesman

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