Julie Etchingham prepares to take charge of the debate in which the seven party leaders will do battle
The leaders of Britain’s seven political parties have gathered in Manchester for the only head-to-head debate of the campaign.
The leaders of the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Ukip, Greens, SNP and Plaid Cymru are taking part.
In a two-hour session, leaders will discuss the NHS, immigration, the economy and the future of Britain’s political system.
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