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Deal reached on TV leadership election debates

Broadcasters have confirmed the dates when the televised leaders debates will go ahead.

David Cameron and Ed Miliband will take part in a live question and answer programme on Channel 4 and Sky News on March 26th but will not have a debate.

A debate with all of the seven party leaders will be broadcast on ITV on April 2nd.

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Plaid Cymru says debate 'falls short of original proposals'

Plaid Cymru's leader has welcomed a final decision being made on the dates for the TV leadership election debates, but stated she thinks it "falls short of the original proposals."

Leanne Wood said:

"No politician should be able to chose whether to be held accountable or not and it should not be a choice for a Prime Minister.

"Though it falls short of the original proposals, I welcome this statement from the broadcasters.

"There is demand for these debates because people want to hear from the parties that could have a major impact on the next UK Government."

– Leanne Wood, Plaid Cymru

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