Boris Johnson waded into the Brexit TV debate row today - warning that a showdown between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn would be 'pointless' as they are both Remainers.
The former foreign secretary demanded the mooted set-piece involves 'someone who believes in Brexit'.
The Prime Minister has laid down the gauntlet to the Labour leader as she battles to get her controversial package through the Commons.
Challenging him to a prime time TV debate, she said she would prove: 'I have got a plan, he hasn't got a plan'.
However, the idea has been plunged into chaos after Nicola Sturgeon and a slew of other leaders of smaller parties said they wanted - with the prospect of legal challenges if broadcasters leave them out.
Mr Johnson tweeted that if a head-to-head debate goes ahead it will offer the public a 'false choice' between two visions 'neither of which are Brexit'.
'There is no point having a debate with two people who voted Remain & deals that don’t take back control,' he said.
'Any debate must involve someone who believes in Brexit & the British people being fully in control of their laws, rather than giving back control to the EU like the PM's deal.'
Theresa May (pictured at the Royal Welsh fair in Powys today) has said she is ready for a debate with Jeremy Corbyn
Boris Johnson tweeted that if a head-to-head debate goes ahead it will offer the public a 'false choice' between two visions 'neither of which are Brexit'
Both Mrs May and Mr Corbyn have made clear they will only sign up to a debate between the two main parties.
Downing Street said the challenge was specifically to Mr Corbyn, while Mrs May's close Cabinet ally David Lidington said: 'This is a binary choice: Do you accept the deal that is on the table or do you reject the deal that is on the table and I think that there is a clarity about having two champions, one for each side of that debate.'
Aides to Mr Corbyn said pointedly that he would 'relish a head-to-head debate'.
Mrs May told The Sun: 'I am going to be going out and round the country. I am going to be talking to people.
'I am going to be explaining why I think this deal is the right deal for the UK - and yes, I am ready to debate it with Jeremy Corbyn.
'Because I have got a plan. He hasn't got a plan.' She added: 'Exactly how it might be done, if he takes it up, would be a matter for the broadcasters to determine.'
Downing Street aides have pencilled in a debate for Sunday 9 December - two days before MPs will vote on the deal.
But there may be a limited television audience as that is the same night as the final of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here - which is likely to prove more popular with UK viewers.
Mr Corbyn said he would 'relish' the prospect of a debate after being questioned about reports Mrs May had asked for one on Sunday.
Comments from Number Ten yesterday appeared to play down the prospect of a debate, with a source saying: 'The Prime Minister has just been debating Jeremy Corbyn in the House. I don't have anything further to add.'
But with the latest comments direct from Mrs May the contest is back on.
Mr Corbyn (pictured yesterday) said he would 'relish' the prospect of a debate after being questioned about reports Mrs May had asked for one on Sunday
Hardline Brexiteers last night said they should be represented, and opposition parties also said they should feature.
The SNP, the Lib Dems, the Green Party and Plaid Cymru's insisted they should be involved in any TV clash.
Tory Eurosceptics have also complained about being closed out of the clash. Sir Bernard Jenkin said: 'Very important point for the BBC here. Corbyn was for Remain, Theresa May was for Remain, the 52 per cent who voted Leave have got to be represented in any debates.
'It cannot be polarised between a Remain Labour Party and a Remain Prime Minister who has negotiated a Remain Brexit.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (seen on November 22) has said she also wants to join in with the debate
'The 52 need to be represented or else it's not balanced broadcasting.'
Mr Corbyn welcomed the idea. A spokesman for the Labour leader said: 'Jeremy would relish a head-to-head debate with Theresa May about her botched Brexit deal and the future of our country.
'It is the result of a miserable failure of negotiation that leaves us with the worst of all worlds. It gives us less say over our future, and puts jobs and living standards at risk. That is why Labour will oppose this in Parliament.'
And Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: 'I can't speak for Jeremy Corbyn, but I'd be up for a full leaders' debate on the 'deal'.
'So, how about it PM Theresa May?' Agreeing to a TV debate would be a marked reversal for Mrs May, who refused to take part in head-to-head appearances during last year's election campaign.
She was savaged by other party leaders for dodging a debate during the election where the Tories were represented by Amber Rudd.
Green MP Caroline Lucas also demanded she be included in any debate as should representatives from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
'For this conversation about our collective future to have any semblance of democracy, it must represent the views of everyone.
'That means it must be cross-party, featuring a diverse range of voices representing every nation, as well as every stance on this deal and our relationship with the EU - not just the Government and an opposition party who are falling far short of actually opposing the Prime Minister's approach.
'I stand ready to debate with all other parties, and make the case that a People's Vote is now the only democratic way forward.'
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Main photo article Boris Johnson waded into the Brexit TV debate row today – warning that a showdown between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn would be ‘pointless’ as they are both Remainers.
The former foreign secretary demanded the mooted set-piece involves ‘someone who believes in...
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