Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn at loggerheads over whether to appear on BBC or ITV for Brexit live debate
Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are to battle it out in a live head-to-head TV debate – although it is unclear whether it will take place on BBC or ITV.
The Prime Minister has accepted the BBC’s offer to take part in a Brexit debate on 9 December, two days before MPs are to vote on her deal.
However, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn told This Morning that he would prefer to take part in a debate aired by ITV because he wanted to watch the final of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!
The BBC said it was "delighted" May had accepted its offer.
Like everyone else, we've just heard the Prime Minister has accepted the BBC’s offer to take part in a debate on the Brexit deal on Sunday 9 December. We’re delighted she’s agreed and hope to hear soon from the Labour party. (1/2)
— BBC News Press Team (@BBCNewsPR) November 29, 2018
The SNP, Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru and the Green party have demanded to be involved in the debates, saying a wide range of views must be included, such as the option to hold a second referendum or people's vote.
Green MP Caroline Lucas tweeted: https://twitter.com/CarolineLucas/status/1068112045382529024
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon said it would be a "travesty of democracy" if other parties were not included in the debate.
If this or any Brexit TV debate goes ahead without all options – including that of remaining in the EU – being included and given a voice, it will be an absolute travesty of democracy. @BBCNewsPR https://t.co/Na7A01CQQk
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) November 29, 2018