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The BBC has announced its schedule for televised general election debates, starting on 7 June with a seven-party debate and culminating in a head-to-head between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer on 26 June. Additional debates will be held in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The election is set for 4 July.
Twelve US news organizations are urging Joe Biden and Donald Trump to agree to TV debates ahead of the November presidential vote, emphasizing the importance of the candidates debating their visions for the nation before the American people. While Trump has expressed willingness to debate anytime, anywhere, Biden remains uncommitted, citing concerns about Trump's behavior. The news organizations are calling for both campaigns to publicly commit to participating in the three presidential and one vice-presidential TV showdowns set by the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates.