Live TV debate: why Jeremy Corbyn won't be in the West Country today

The Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has cancelled planned appearances in Swindon, Stroud and Bristol today, as he's decided to take part in a national TV debate tonight.

The events will go ahead with other Labour frontbenchers.

Speaking to a rally of supporters, Mr Corbyn issued a challenge to Theresa May to join him at the debate.

Meanwhile the Prime Minister's visit to the West Country is going ahead as planned - more on ITV News West Country tonight at six.

Tonight's debate: who's taking part?

• Jeremy Corbyn, Labour leader

• Tim Farron, Liberal Democrat leader

• Paul Nuttall, UKIP leader

• Caroline Lucas, Green co-leader

• Leanne Wood, Plaid Cymru leader

• Angus Robertson, SNP depute leader