article_snippet: Broadcasters last week insisted Broadcasters would push ahead with plans for three debates in April – including a face-off between the Prime Minister and Ed Miliband.
article_snippet: The four broadcasters - the BBC, ITV, Sky and Channel 4 - have said The four broadcasters - the BBC, ITV, Sky and Channel 4 - will stick to The four broadcasters - the BBC, ITV, Sky and Channel 4 - previously-announced plans for three debates during the election campaign, and urged the Prime Minister to 'reconsider' the Prime Minister refusal to take part in these shows, including a head-to-head showdown with Ed Miliband.
article_snippet: the broadcasters said the broadcasters would stick to plans for a seven-way debate involving David Cameron, Mr Miliband, Nick Clegg of the Lib Dems and the leaders of the Greens, Ukip, Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru on ITV on April 2, followed by a second show on BBC featuring the same line-up on April 16.
article_snippet: In a letter to Mr Cameron's chief spin doctor Craig Oliver, the broadcasters made clear the broadcasters were ready to go ahead with the debates even if David Cameron decides not to take part.
highlights_snippet: Broadcasters have insisted Broadcasters will push ahead with three debates .
  