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Boris Johnson: Ukraine deserves to host Eurovision song contest – video

The British prime minister has urged the European Broadcast Union (EBU) to reverse its decision to move the Eurovision song contest from Ukraine to the UK.

18 June 2022 · 23:14 UTC

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The EBU cited security risks for it decision and is in talks with the BBC. Speaking to reporters at RAF Brize Norton, Johnson said: 'I know we had a fantastic entry, I know we came second and I’d love it to be in this country,' but 'the fact is that they won and they deserve to have it'