Government challenged to meet 'massive' support for TV election debates

MPs hear praise for Sky News' campaign to establish an independent commission to oversee debates before UK elections.

The government has been challenged to respond to the "massive" level of public support for TV election debates and make them compulsory.

Conservative MP Peter Bone, who hailed Sky News' campaign to establish an independent commission to oversee debates, urged ministers to bring forward legislation during the next parliamentary session.