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 win what we expect to be a landslide. There have been reports that Public Service workers have been strongly encouraged to come out today on day one of this election, to cast their votes. I mean, there are so many things to say about this election. Vladimir putin dominates the airwaves, dominates the screens, on russian television, much more than any other candidate. So it will be no surprise, i think, when he is eventually declared the winner. Here in the uk, the conservatives are under fresh pressure over ties to a party donor at the centre of a racism row. The party has refused to confirm, or deny, reports that the donor has reportedly given more money to the party, than was known public
And its time for lenny s last turn the comedian will present his final comic relief tonight after 39 years. Plus do you fancy more rain . I did not think so, but another wet morning for many. This weekend sunshine at times and hopefully more brightness. Its friday the 15th march. Our main story. Exposure to violent online content is now unavoidable for children in the uk, with many seeing it while still in Primary School, according to a new ofcom report. The regulator is urging social Media Companies to strengthen Child Protection on their platforms. Our Technology Reporter Shiona Mccallum reports. How much time do you think you spend on your phone a day . Even Prince William is asking these questions when meeting with a group of schoolchildren at a west london youth centre yesterday. Thats quite a lot. But i bet you feel better coming here. But when children are on their smartphones, their innocence can soon be compromised. Ofcom say out of the 2a7 children it spoke to, all of them ha