Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg will debate with each other in three live television debates during Election 2010. After years of pressure from broadcasters, Britain’s party leaders have agreed to participate in a process that is common in most other developed democracies. So, how significant is their agreement? Will the debates, to be hosted on Sky, BBC and ITV, enhance democracy, promote engagement and increase voter turnout? The Guardian asked for my thoughts. Here they are.