«Breaking News» Corbyn REFUSES to sign up to BBC debate with May unless format is changed

The prospects of a TV Brexit showdown between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn appear to have faded after talks hit deadlock.

The PM has signed up for a BBC programme to take place just two days before the crunch Commons vote on her package. 

But the Labour leader has made clear he will only take part if the corporation agrees to change the format to suit him.

Meanwhile, Channel 4 have been attempting to put together a rival debate, with Boris Johnson and Toy Blair on their wishlist.

Mrs May laid down the gauntlet to Mr Corbyn for a debate last week as she battles to get her controversial EU package through the Commons. 

More than 100 Tory MPs have vowed to oppose the deal alongside Labour, the SNP and Lib Dems - meaning unless the PM can do something to turn the tide she faces a catastrophic defeat. 

Theresa May (pictured right) laid down the gauntlet to Jeremy Corbyn (left) for a debate last week as she battles to get her controversial EU package through the Commons

The debate on December 9 could go into the 8pm slot on BBC1, or the 7pm slot on ITV

Downing Street last week agreed she will appear on a BBC programme on Sunday December 9.

Under the plan, the leaders would take question from a panel, including commentators and politicians, as well as debating with each other. The format appears to be designed to minimise the risk of legal challenges about a lack of balance. 

Mrs May had already agreed to 'accommodate' Mr Corbyn by doing the event on the Sunday rather than Thursday, as had originally been floated by the BBC.  

However, the Labour leader has been holding out for a rival ITV proposal to aid just before the I'm A Celebrity final.

In a tweet last night, Mr Corbyn made clear he would only go with the BBC if the format is changed.

'Theresa May said she wanted a head to head debate with me on her botched Brexit deal and I am ready to do that,' he said.

'ITV have a straightforward plan. If she and her team prefer BBC, she should join me in asking them to arrange an actual head-to-head debate.'

In a statement, the BBC said: 'Our proposal is to broadcast a programme which includes both a head-to-head debate between the Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition and also an opportunity to hear from a wider range of voices.

'After all, a broad range of views on this issue is held by the public and by Parliamentarians - from those who want a different form of Brexit to those who want another public vote - and we believe that should be reflected in the debate.' 

If agreement cannot be reached, the leaders could well try to press ahead with separate programmes. 

Channel 4 is planning to steal a march by staging its own debate with other high-profile Brexiteers and Remainers. 

Mr Johnson last week condemned the idea of a head-to-head showdown between Mr Corbyn and Mrs May, saying they were both Remainers.

However, friends of the former foreign secretary have made clear he is not interested in the 'second string' clash - and the Remain camp would be unwilling to field Mr Blair.

Mr Johnson last week condemned the idea of a head-to-head showdown between Mr Corbyn and Mrs May, saying they were both Remainers

 

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Main photo article The prospects of a TV Brexit showdown between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn appear to have faded after talks hit deadlock.
The PM has signed up for a BBC programme to take place just two days before the crunch Commons vote on her package. 
But the Labour leader has made clear he will only take ...

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