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.
The Tories would not be drawn on whether Mr Cameron would take part in televised debates before the General Election, with a spokesman saying: "These new proposals are being considered as part of the ongoing discussions about the debates."
Meanwhile, Sinn Fein said it would challenge any attempt to discriminate against the party by excluding it.
"Sinn Fein will take every opportunity to present and promote its policies and positions," a party spokesman said.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.