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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Pa Political Staff

Patel criticises ‘gangster’ Putin as MPs rush through economic crime laws

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Boris Johnson’s government is drawing up fresh legislation to crack down on “dirty money” held by Russian oligarchs because the bill being pushed through parliament won’t be enough, the home secretary has said.

MPs are set to pass the Economic Crime Bill later on Monday evening, after planned reforms moved up the government’s list of priorities following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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