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Labour calls for Russia Today broadcast licence to be reviewed

Labour leader Keir Starmer says the UK must do more to fight Putin's propaganda. He called for the broadcaster Russia Today to no longer be allowed to air in the UK.

Bortis Johnson said the culture secretary Nadine Dorries had already asked Ofcom to review the licence.

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23 February 2022

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Angela Rayner at the dispatch box in the Commons at PMQs

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Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs in the Commons.

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Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs

Starmer thanks Sunak for hard work, commitment and decency

Rachel Reeves

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Georgia PM Irakli Kobakhidze dressed in a suit in front of a Georgia flag

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Angela Rayner

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Baron Mackinlay of Richborough in formal robes shaking hands in the House of Lords.

'Bionic lord' takes up seat in Parliament

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, wears a blue suit and glasses, as he stands in the House of Commons. Angela Rayner and Rachel Reeves sit either side of him on the benches.

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Several weather warnings have been issued as the first snow of the season hit parts of the UK.

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Children sing Happy Birthday to the King

The monarch smiled as the group of youngsters sang to him with their teachers during a visit for a food poverty project.

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Watch: June Spencer recounts her lifetime on The Archers

The radio star, who played Peggy Woolley in The Archers, has died aged 105.

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The Oscar-winning actress appeared overwhelmed with joy when presenter Shini Muthukrishnan awarded her the badge.

Prince William playing rugby with school children in Cape Town

Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Town

The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.

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King: 'It is vital that we understand our history'

King Charles says says "the most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate" in a speech to Commonwealth leaders.

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Bodycam video shows moments before Chris Kaba shooting

Police release bodycam footage showing moments before Chris Kaba is shot.

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A university student had a shock when she found a live scorpion in a clothing parcel from fast fashion firm Shein.

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Kate in Southport for surprise first public visit since chemo

The Princess of Wales arrives in Southport for her first official engagement since finishing cancer treatment.

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More people are being prosecuted for dangerous driving thanks to a huge increase in footage submitted to police by the public.

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The King and Queen met guests representing the Commonwealth at a St James's Palace reception.

Prince William and David Beckham pose in front of a helicopter

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Beckham says he was "excited and proud" to help raise money for the London Air Ambulance service.

Prince Harry smiles at WellChild Awards

Prince Harry arrives in London for charity awards

Prince Harry poses for photographs as he visits London for the WellChild Awards ceremony.

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Harrison, 15, swam "non-stop" for several hours, then played rugby the next morning.

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King Charles grins as three rugby players wearing black New Zealand t-shirts give him hug

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King Charles laughed after accepting the surprise offer from a player on New Zealand's women's team.

Emily Maitlis

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