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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Lizzy Buchan

Michael Gove backs seizing Russian oligarch mansions to house Ukrainian refugees

A top Tory has said he wants to use the homes of Russian oligarchs sanctioned by the British Government to house Ukrainian refugees.

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove confirmed he was pushing for mansions belonging to super-rich allies of the Kremlin to be seized for "humanitarian" purposes.

The UK has slapped asset freezes and travel bans on a string of wealthy Russians, including Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich.

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