The TV debates will dominate the general election

Do televised debates really help us decide who would make the best Prime Minister? They might tell you something about a party leader’s personality but they don’t really tell you whether they will be much good at the job they’re applying for. You can have the right idea about how to run the health service, and the skills needed to turn your ideas into reality, even if you struggle to come up with a witty reply when a political opponent calls you names in front of TV cameras.