PM 'agrees to Cameron TV debate'

Gordon Brown is under pressure to make the speech of his life

Gordon Brown is ready to debate with David Cameron on TV not just during the general election campaign but before it, the BBC understands.

The prime minister is said to be deciding overnight whether to include in his speech to the Labour conference a call for a series of debates.

He is thought to believe debates will highlight the choices facing voters.

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