article_snippet: That’s what happened: a new offer put forward by the broadcasters, led by the BBC, to me, I accepted a new offer put forward by the broadcasters, in full, on Saturday.
article_snippet: the new proposal is thought to have been presented to the other parties over the weekend.
article_snippet: According to Tory sources, the new proposal includes four potential shows, the first in just nine days’ time on March 26.
article_snippet: It will be broadcast by ITV on April 2.
highlights_snippet: Comes despite 'final offer' last week for debate no later than next week .
  
highlights_snippet: On April 16 there would be a 'challengers special' for smaller parties .
  