ITVhas come out of the blocks first with its head-to-head election debate betweenRishi SunakandKeir Starmer.

Millions of viewers value the election debates, said Michael Jermey, ITVs Director of News and Current Affairs.

ITV is pleased to be broadcasting the first debate in this years election campaign.

Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer

Rishi Sunak (left) and Keir StarmerStefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Details on these shows will be announced in due course, the broadcaster said.

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The head-to-head will be one of only two between Sunak and Starmer.

The BBC said yesterday it has invited the leaders of seven parties including smaller ones to its debate.

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