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No-show May fails to defend record

THERESA MAY was accused of “running scared” from Thursday night’s televised leaders’ debates after she repeatedly refused invitations to appear and defend her appalling record.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn also declined the invitation, saying he would not take part in a debate without the Prime Minister.

As the debate got under way, Mr Corbyn tweeted: “Theresa May, why not debate me?

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