British opposition Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has criticized Prime Minister Theresa May for her decision not to participate in televised debates in the run-up to a snap general election.
Conservatives said May would turn down any invitation to take part in live studio showdowns with fellow party leaders in spite of the Tories having double-digit leads in the polls.
May’s aides have argued that it is not necessary for the PM to do a live TV debate, a decision that marks a departure from her predecessor David Cameron, who participated in high-profile election debates in 2010 and 2015.
“The choice at this election is already clear, a strong and stable leadership in the national interest with Theresa May and the Conservatives or weak and unstable coalition Government led by Jeremy Corbyn,” a Tory spokesman said.
On Tuesday, Corbyn called the decision strange, noting that public debates are a requirement of elections and democracy.
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