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No backstage for Italian press at Grillo's last rally

Five Star Movement chief says only foreign press and Sky24

22 February, 17:04
No backstage for Italian press at Grillo's last rally (ANSA) - Rome, February 22 - Anti-establishment comedian Beppe Grillo, who is polling third in upcoming national elections, said that Italian journalists will not be given back-stage access for his last campaign event on Friday.

The leader of the Five Star Movement (M5S) said that accreditation will be restricted and exclusively given to foreign media and Sky TG24 at a rally to be held in Rome's San Giovanni square.

Grillo, who uses the Internet and rallies to spread his message, generally snubs TV.

He was meant to give a rare interview to Sky Italia on Sunday but he cancelled it at the last minute.

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