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Sophie Wingate

Starmer: Novichok poisoning inquiry shows UK must be vigilant to Russian threats

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks to the media during a visit to RAF Lossiemouth in Moray (Paul Campbell/PA) - (PA Wire)

The inquiry into the 2018 Novichok poisoning of Dawn Sturgess shows the UK must “remain vigilant” to “reckless” Russian hostile activity on UK soil, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

The family of Ms Sturgess, meanwhile, said “there must be reflection and change” as they criticised the lack of recommendations in the public inquiry’s final report.

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