Plans for TV debates ahead of next year’s General Election are in chaos, with growing doubts over whether they will take place. Ukip leader Nigel Farage has been offered a slot in one of the debates under plans unveiled by broadcasters yesterday. One debate would be be a straight fight between Tory David Cameron and Labour's Ed Miliband, a second debate will also feature Lib Dem Nick Clegg, but in the third Mr Farage will also join the line-up. But the plans were immediately plunged into chaos amid threats of legal action, with the Lib Dems opposing any attempt to exclude Mr Clegg, Ukip suggesting Mr Farage should be included in more than one and the Greens and Respect demanding a place.
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TV firms unveil details of three debates ahead of general election in May
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Channel 4 and Sky to host straight fight between Cameron and Miliband
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BBC offers a debate between Cameron, Miliband and Clegg
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ITV promising a four-way debate with three leaders plus Nigel Farage
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Move sparks row, with Lib Dems demanding Clegg be included in all three
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David Cameron says there are 'some questions' about the proposal
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Respect MP George Galloway offers to join Green  party in legal action
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