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The former England captain has been told to 'hang his head in shame'

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Joe has given David seven days to meet his demands

Comedian says that if footballer does not cut ties with event his ‘status as a gay icon will be shredded’ along with the cash

The comedian has urged David Beckham to quit his role as ambassador ahead of the event in Qatar

‘Not just the money, but also your status as a gay icon will be shredded. You’ll be forcing me to commit a crime,’ says comedian

In one of this year’s funniest Edinburgh Fringe shows, 24-year-old stand-up Leo Reich joked about Gen Z’s narcissism and his own privilege. He talks to Isobel Lewis about his onstage persona, the effectiveness of political satire, and the amount of Cambridge grads in the comedy world

The comedian led celebrity reaction to the Truss resignation, joining Love Island's Amber Gill, H from Steps and Jedward in slamming the departing Conservative leader

Comedian Joe Lycett has been openly critical of the Tory government on a number of occasions - and has today mocked Liz Truss quitting as Prime Minister after just 45 days in Downing Street