Rejected petition The electorate wants 3 televised debates before the General Election. With or without David Cameron

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Televised debates between leaders of political parties are a key way for the electorate to engage with the democratic process.

Broadcasters shouldn't be pressurised into running these in a way that suits one political party, or one political figure, more than another. That's not what the electorate wants, and isn't a way for a healthy democracy to function.

I want to see 3 televised debates prior to the General Election 2015, whether or not the PM or representative of the Conservative Party is present at any of them.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

This is a matter for the media companies to decide, in consultation with the political parties.

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 5 March 2015
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