If no candidate wins more than 50 in the first round. But with many of mr putins opponents unable to run, it seems inevitable that Vladimir Putin will be re elected without the need for that second ballot. Our russia editor, steve rosenberg, is following developments in moscow. Vladimir putin has been in power a long time, right, 25 years almost as president or Prime Minister. And hes expected to win a fifth president ial term. Now, this whole event, this three day event, which starts today, is being presented by the russian authorities almost as a celebration of democracy. The kremlin just a few days ago described russian democracy as the best democracy in the world. Critics of the kremlin would disagree and would say that this poll is neither free nor fair nor transparent. Vladimir putin does not face a major challenge. There are three other candidates on the ballot paper, but his most vocal critics, his fiercest opponents, are either in exile or in prison, which kind of helps you to
Tonight, thank god its them instead of you. Live aid lives on. One of the most famous concerts of all time is being turned into a musical. Live aid the musical happened 40 years live aid the musical happened 40 years ago. Live aid the musical happened 40 years ago, it was at wembley, you know a cloudy day four wales, when developing later, some and blustery showers for scotland and Northern Ireland. All the details later in the programme. Good morning. Its monday the 2nd of october. Our main story Health Leaders are warning of extreme disruption to services in england, as doctors begin their most significant Industrial Action so far. The three day walk out is the longestjoint strike byJunior Doctors and consultants in the history of the health service. Theyre arguing for above Inflation Pay rises, but the government says this years increases are fair and final. Our Health Correspondent Sophie Hutchinson has more. Full pay restoration doctors of all levels on the picket lines. But today
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