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.

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'
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