Miliband: 'David Cameron is running away from the public'

Labour leader Ed Miliband has accused David Cameron of "running away" after the prime minister said he would only take part in one televised debate ahead of the election.

Mr Miliband said Mr Cameron was "cowering from the public" and that he would debate with Mr Cameron "anytime, any place, anywhere".

Downing Street has rejected a head-to-head clash with Ed Miliband and said the prime minister would only take part in a debate featuring seven party leaders.