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Londoner’s Diary: ‘Government must fine social media giants if they allow racist abuse,’ says Omid Djalili

Omid Djalili

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Welcome back to the Londoner’s Diary. First up: Comedian Omid Djalili tells us the sport social media blackout over the weekend is not be enough the Government needs to crack down harder on racist abuse online. Also today, Niall Ferguson talks about his research on the US official tasked with pandemic preparedness – safe to say it left him dismayed. And Michaela Coel explains why she hates having to film her award acceptance speeches. In SW1A today: A BBC political reporter recalls sending John Major a 2p in the post after he lost his job and Alan Duncan reveals he honoured his £50 bet with Boris Johnson.

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