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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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Plaid Cymru: People of Wales deserve a 'true choice'

Plaid Cymru Leanne Wood (L) with Deputy First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon. Credit: PA

Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood has welcomed plans for seven-party TV election debates saying the the people of Wales deserve a "true choice".

The people of Wales deserve to be presented with a true reflection of the choice facing them on May 7 and I will be accepting the invitation to participate without hesitation.

I welcome the opportunity to put forward Plaid Cymru's many ambitious proposals for making Wales a fairer, more prosperous place to live, and to make the case for returning the largest ever group of Plaid MPs to Westminster to ensure a strong voice for our nation.

– Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood

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