Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT - formerly Russia Today - should lose its licence and “never again” be able to broadcast “poisonous propaganda” into British homes, the Culture Secretary has said. Nadine Dorries told MPs she hopes that TV watchdog Ofcom’s 27 investigations into RT will result in the removal of its licence.
The network – formerly Russia Today – was unavailable on Sky, Freesat and Freeview on Wednesday. Ms Dorries said she has also contacted Meta and TikTok to urge them to stop streaming RT via their online platforms.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Ms Dorries said Russian President Vladimir Putin “must not be allowed to exploit our open and free media to spread poisonous propaganda into British homes”.
