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Why does Theresa May want BBC and Jeremy Corbyn ITV for Brexit debate?

Number 10 thinks a Sunday night billing, post-Strictly Come Dancing final, and with an expert panel, plays to the PM's strengths.

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Image: Theresa May prefers the BBC, whereas Jeremy Corbyn favours ITV for a televised debate
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It seems Brexit causes disagreements and arguments wherever it crops up.

Such are the splits, politicians can't even agree which channel should broadcast a televised debate.

The PM prefers the BBC, whereas Jeremy Corbyn favours ITV.

So why can't they agree?

Well Number 10 reckons a Sunday night billing, post-Strictly Come Dancing final, with an expert panel, plays to the strengths of Theresa May.

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She's certainly racked up the hours at the dispatch box in recent days, where she's been under sustained fire trying to defend her deal.

Plus, when it comes to the forensics of the detail she possibly has the upper hand.

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Labour's official line is that Mr Corbyn doesn't want to stop us watching the I'm A Celebrity final.

He'd rather the ITV show with a live studio audience, real people's questions - both something he could handle better than the PM.

The populist, less stuffy style - something he's simply better tuned into.

So for now, the political posturing continues.

There's a commitment to the debate, but nothing in the telly schedules yet.