BBC told Brexit TV debate without Sturgeon '˜dereliction' of duty

BBC bosses have been told broadcasting a TV Brexit debate with just Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn would be a 'severe dereliction' of the broadcaster's public responsibility.

SNP depute leader Keith Brown has written to director-general Lord Hall questioning the exclusion of Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon from the programme.

Ms Sturgeon has already suggested it would be an “absolute travesty of democracy” if the debate takes place without including someone to make the case for remaining in the European Union.