British Prime Minister Theresa May says she won't participate in any television debates featuring the leaders of other political parties in the country's election campaign.
The decision is being widely criticized, with the leader of one opposition party urging broadcasters to show an empty chair in place of Mrs. May during any TV debates that occur.
Lord Michael Grade is a former top BBC and ITV executive, and he's urging Britain's broadcasters not to take that step.
IN: "Yes, I think it would…."
OUT: "….any party"
DUR: 27 seconds
(ALT)
Lord Michael Grade, a former top BBC and ITV executive, says Mrs. May is perfectly entitled to sit out the debates.
IN: "It's a decision…."
OUT: "….want to make of it"
DUR: 19 seconds
(ALT)
Lord Michael Grade, a former top BBC and ITV executive, says televised debates are a relatively new phenomenon in British elections.
IN: "We've managed…."
OUT: "…broadcasters' appetites"
DUR: 17 seconds
(MORE)
Nigel Farage, the former leader of the UK Independence Party, says Theresa May will be making a mistake if she sits the debates out.
IN: "I think...."
OUT: "...not to be a part of it"
DUR: 10 seconds