article_snippet: broadcasters agree with Number Ten's suggestion would be joined by the Green Party's Natalie Bennett, who the Tories always argued should be included .
article_snippet: the Tories complained that the Green Party, which has been ahead of the Lib Dems in several polls, should be included.
article_snippet: Earlier this year, the broadcasters suggested an alternative format, which would have seen two clashes involving seven parties, including the Greens, Plaid Cymru and the Scottish Nationalists but excluding the DUP, followed by one head-to-head between Mr Cameron and Mr Miliband on April 30.
article_snippet: The latest proposals have angered senior Lib Dems, who complained that as a party of government a party of government should not be reduced to minority party status.
article_snippet: Ukip, meanwhile, was angry that Ukip position was diluted, while some Labour figures doubted the wisdom of taking part in two debates with the Greens and the SNP, both eating into both party’s vote.
article_snippet: ‘Had you consulted us, us could have also told you that us also did not think it was appropriate to exclude the Green Party from the process.
article_snippet: Despite all of this, us then entered into negotiations in good faith, during which I made the case for a more representative debates structure, including the Greens.
article_snippet: It is fair to say that the desire to exclude the Greens was clear from all other parties present.
article_snippet: – you surprised us again by proposing a new seven-party structure, this time not only inviting the Greens, but Plaid Cymru and the SNP as well.
highlights_snippet: Ultimatum said single debate must feature Greens, SNP and Plaid Cymru .
  