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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Sanctions against Russian oligarchs held up by London law firms, Liz Truss tells MPs

AP

Foreign secretary Liz Truss has told MPs that British government moves to sanction Russian oligarchs are being “held up” by law firms based on London, according to a senior backbencher.

Labour MP Ben Bradshaw revealed details from a briefing given to parliamentarians on Friday, as the government comes under growing pressure to hit more kleptocrats with links to Vladimir Putin’s regime.

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