Piers Morgan, David Cameron and Huw Edwards are among the latest Brits banned by Russia. The Russian foreign ministry list of those 'who are no longer allowed to enter the Russian Federation' also includes Labour’s shadow foreign secretary David Lammy and ITV's Robert Peston.
A statement from the Russian foreign ministry said it was acting in response to UK sanctions against Russians, which have been put in place in response to the war in Ukraine, reports PA.
The Russian foreign ministry said: “In connection with the continued application by the UK Government of the mechanism of sanctions, restrictions against representatives of the socio-political circles of Russia, domestic economic operators and the media, it was decided to include in the Russian ‘stop list’ a number of British politicians, businessmen and journalists who contribute to London’s hostile course aimed at the demonisation of our country and its international isolation.
“As has been noted more than once, the pernicious actions of the UK in planting Russophobia, spreading false information about our country and supporting the Kyiv neo-Nazi regime will receive an adequate and decisive response from the Russian side. The choice in favour of confrontation is a conscious decision of the British political establishment, which bears all responsibility for the consequences.”
Former prime minister Mr Cameron is the first name on the list, followed by Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, a former Nato secretary-general, while Labour leader Sir Keir and shadow cabinet ministers Lisa Nandy, David Lammy and Nick Thomas-Symonds also feature.
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford, Scottish Government Economy Secretary Kate Forbes and transport minister Wendy Morton, previously in the Foreign Office, are also among those included.
Journalists including Mr Edwards, Mr Morgan, Mr Peston and head of Sky News, John Ryley, are listed alongside reporters at various outlets.
