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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rob Merrick

Boris Johnson suggests fear of ‘brick wall of lawyers’ has stalled sanctions on Roman Abramovich

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Boris Johnson has pointed to a fear of running into a “brick wall of lawyers” when asked why the UK has not imposed sanctions on Roman Abramovich.

Labour has demanded action against the Chelsea Football Club owner after a leaked Home Office document flagged his “links to the Russian state and his public association with corrupt activities and practices”.

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