Get your diaries for what could be the key election dates

Something like a shape for the run-up to the General Election could be emerging. If this proves right, you heard it here first. If not … wipe this from your memory.

The most expected date for the Budget is 24th March, but it is still not announced.

The most expected date for the Prime Minister to announce an election date is 29th March. Parliament could come back in what should’ve been its Easter recess – perhaps 7th, 8th and 9th April – and then could be dissolved on 12th April. That week could see the manifesto launches.

The television debates could be on the 15th April (ITV), 22nd April (Sky) and 29th April (BBC).

Oh, and the election on 6th May.

I think I’ve thrown in enough conditionals and caveats there. Can’t see how I could squeeze in any more.