Green Party confirmed in pre-election TV debates

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Broadcasters include party in seven-way debate with Conservatives, Labour, the Lib Dems, UKIP, the SNP and Plaid Cymru

The Green Party's place in the pre-election TV debates has been officially confirmed in new plans published by broadcasters today. The BBC and ITV plan to stage debates involving the Conservatives,...

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