David Cameron will refuse TV debates if Greens excluded

[T_i_B]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30726499

Prime Minister David Cameron has said he will not take part in TV debates ahead of the general election unless the Green Party are also included.

He said he did not see how "some minor parties like the Liberal Democrats and UKIP" could take part in the leaders' debates, but not the Greens.

Labour leader Ed Miliband has said the PM "owes it to the people" to take part.

The current proposals for the TV election debates only include the Conservatives, Labour, the Liberal Democrats and UKIP.

[LeftishBrit]

1. I think he just wants an excuse not to take part in TV debates at all

Though I agree that there's no logical reason for excluding the Greens if UKIP are included.

[T_i_B]

2. For once, I agree with David Cameron!

If UKIP are included then it's nonsense to exclude the Greens.

[geardaddy]

3. Plaid Cymru and SNP are requesting inclusion in the debates, as well

PM’s assertion that Greens should be part of election debates along with Ukip prompts call from SNP and Plaid Cymru for inclusion
Leaders’ debates: no logical argument for excluding Greens, says Cameron

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/jan/12/leaders-debates-greens-cameron-ukip-snp-plaid-cymru

[T_i_B]

4. Broadcasters expected to offer new TV debates plan

Looks like the SNP and Plaid Cymru could well be included!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30935369

Broadcasters are expected to put forward new proposals for the TV election debates which would include the SNP, Plaid Cymru and the Greens.

It comes after David Cameron refused to take part without the Green Party.

The BBC and ITV are expected to offer to stage seven-way debates including the Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems, Greens, UKIP, SNP and Plaid.

[geardaddy]

5. That's good news!

Thanks!

[T_i_B]

6. Indeed.

It'll be a crowded debate, but once you on invite UKIP, you have to invite the rest of them.