Will primetime TV showdowns be a big risk for May?

The prime minister’s refusal of a direct debate was meant to minimise dangerOn Monday at 8.30pm, the 2017 general election will come to life in millions of homes. May v Corbyn Live: The Battle for Number 10, which is to be broadcast on Channel 4 and Sky News, will be intriguing – and potentially pivotal.Only a few weeks ago the outcome of the election, on 8 June, looked a foregone conclusion, with May and the Tories set fair for a thumping win. But in the space of a few days the poli