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TV leaders' debate live: Build-up and latest news as seven parties face off on ITV with five weeks to go until the general election TV leaders' debate live: Build-up and latest news as seven parties face off on ITV with five weeks to go until the general election
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Tonight the leaders of the UK’s seven biggest political parties will debate live on a single stage for the only time ahead of the general election. Tonight the leaders of the UK’s seven biggest political parties will debate live in a two-hour showdown on a single stage for the only time ahead of the general election.
The two-hour showdown has itself been the subject of fierce discussion over the past months, and with just five weeks to go until 7 May it will give the public a chance to see how each party’s leader fares on an equal platform. Here are the latest updates:
This live blog will bring you all the build-up to the programme broadcast at 8pm on ITV, as well as updates as it happens and reaction once it’s over. We’ll also cover all the latest politics news – here are the highlights of what has happened today so far: • The leaders' debate: When is it, where is it being shown, what have they got to lose and who has the most to gain?
• Ed Miliband delivers strongest performance yet on Absolute Radio • Ukip candidate blames 'Facebook hack' for 'racist' comments
• Ukip candidate blames 'Facebook hack' for alleged racist and homophobic comments • Ed Miliband delivers strongest interview yet
• Labour and SNP combined might not be enough to put Ed Miliband in Downing Street • Labour and SNP combined might not be enough for Miliband
• Britain could be without an effective government for six weeks after vote • Britain could be without an effective government for six weeks
• Leaders' debate is Miliband's only chance to take on Cameron live before election
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On 7 May, the British public will decide who is to lead the country for the next five years, and what sort of nation the UK will be.On 7 May, the British public will decide who is to lead the country for the next five years, and what sort of nation the UK will be.
The polls have Labour and the Conservative Party neck and neck, making this one of the most exciting election build-ups for generations.The polls have Labour and the Conservative Party neck and neck, making this one of the most exciting election build-ups for generations.
Yet with neither guaranteed to get a majority on their own, this election will also see a hugely important role played by all of Ukip, the SNP, the Greens, the Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru.Yet with neither guaranteed to get a majority on their own, this election will also see a hugely important role played by all of Ukip, the SNP, the Greens, the Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru.