Positive TV image is influential

• Debate between the three main parties was credited with denying the Tories a parliamentary majorityNick Clegg's strong showing and the resultant 'Cleggmania' raised his profile at the expense of David Cameron's, resulting in a hung parliament


  2010
• Ed Miliband fell off the stage in front of a live television audience, which did little to enhance his image as a strong leader


  2015
• Theresa May's refusal to participate in a live TV debate became a means of attacking her leadership Caroline Lucas MP: 'The first rule of leadership is that you show up'