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Cameron warns of ‘consequences’ following Alexei Navalny’s death as Russia accused of 'hiding' his body

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There will be “consequences” for the death of Alexei Navalny, Lord David Cameron has said, as Russia is accused of “hiding” the opposition leader’s body.

Navalny's mother has been unable to recover his body following his death in an Arctic jail, according to the politician’s spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh.

Lyudmila Navalnaya was reportedly told by Russian officials her son’s body would only be handed over after it had been examined.

The death has sparked protests and gatherings around the world, with the Foreign

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