String of Lords defeats reflects concerns over PM and legislation Analysis: Peers have inflicted greatest number of defeats on government in single parliamentary session since 1975-76 The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022
Johnson accuses Putin’s forces of war crimes over the ‘barbarism’ in Ukraine Boris Johnson condemned the ‘abhorrent assault’ on Ukraine as he answered Prime Minister’s Questions. The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Boris Johnson prepares to publish list of ‘Putin’s pals’ Britons should ‘think carefully’ before doing business with individuals linked to Kremlin, says No 10 The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
People and firms assisting Putin could face financial damage, No 10 suggests Boris Johnson has pledged to publish a list of individuals deemed to be ‘associated’ with the Russian president. The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Boris Johnson rejects call to give Tory donation from Russian banker to Ukraine causes The prime minister was pressed about donations from Lubov Chernukhin, wife of a former minister in Vladimir Putin’s government The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Starmer pushes for Abramovich and former Russian deputy PM sanctions during PMQs The Labour leader said more action was needed Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022
Starmer questions why Roman Abramovich is not facing UK sanctions Labour calls for tougher action against Russian oligarchs at PMQs as Ukrainian ambassador watches from gallery The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022
Starmer quizzes Johnson over sanctions for Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich The Labour leader used Prime Minister’s Questions to suggest more action is needed from the UK to ‘stand up to Putin and those who prop up his regime’ The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Boris Johnson brands Clean Air Zone plan 'thoughtless' The scheme would have seen drivers of high-emission vehicles across Greater Manchester charged. Manchester Evening News · Mar 2, 2022
Tories pocket £80,000 from Russian-born banker just months before invasion of Ukraine Lubov Chernukhin, whose husband Vladimir served as deputy finance minister to President Putin before coming to the UK, made two donations of £13,750 in October and £66,500 in December last year Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
UK PM Johnson says law firms aiding Russian oligarchs could face penalties British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said law firms working to stop Russian oligarchs from being hit by government sanctions could face penalties themselves. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
Boris Johnson under pressure to add Chelsea benefactor Roman Abramovich to Russian sanctions list At Prime Minister's Questions the Commons gave the Ukraine ambassador a standing ovation. Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022
Why on earth hasn’t Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich been sanctioned, asks Keir Starmer Mr Johnson said it was not appropriate for him to comment on individual cases ‘at this stage’ Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022
Ukrainian ambassador given moving standing ovation in UK Parliament MPs from all sides rose to applaud in a show of support for the nation under seige Liverpool Echo · Mar 2, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Johnson: Putin’s ‘abhorrent’ actions in Ukraine could be war crimes Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday morning before updating MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 2, 2022 Boris Johnson tells Putin to 'turn his tanks around' as Ukrainian ambassador cheered by MPs Ukraine's ambassador received a rare standing ovation in the House of Commons
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 UK's Johnson declines to comment on possible Abramovich sanctions British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday declined to comment on whether sanctions would be imposed on Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, but said the "vice" was tightening on those around Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 What is a no-fly zone and why would it be disastrous for UK as Boris Johnson rules it out The UK and NATO allies are continuing to reject calls for a no-fly zone over Ukraine, despite appeals for more help from the Ukrainian president. Russia continues to bomb civilians and troops in Ukraine
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin's Russia has already committed war crimes in Ukraine The PM's official spokesman said it was the first time No 10 had explicitly stated that view. It comes days after the prosecutor of the international criminal court (ICC) in The Hague said he will launch an investigation into possible war crimes or crimes against humanity in Ukraine.
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 UK PM Johnson says Russia's actions in Ukraine qualify as war crimes British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday that he believed the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin towards Ukraine already qualified as a war crime.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Boris Johnson told to explain why crackdown on Russian ‘dirty money’ will take 18 months Register of foreign owners of property delayed until autumn 2023 at the earliest, Keir Starmer warns – ‘far too long for the Ukrainian people’
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 Roman Abramovich accused of 'association with corrupt activity' as Starmer urges sanctions Labour leader Keir Starmer asked "why on earth" Roman Abramovich has not been sanctioned, saying: "He’s a person of interest to the Home Office because of his links to the Russian state and his public association with corrupt activity and practices"
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 Ukrainian ambassador given huge standing ovation and applause in UK Parliament at PMQs MPs, officials and journalists stood up to applaud in a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Tory donations rise as party continues to take money from Russia-linked backer Conservatives report another £80,000 in donations from Lubov Chernukhin
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 UK pushing for ‘strongest possible condemnation’ of Russia in UN vote, Boris Johnson tells Zelensky Non-binding vote by 193-country General Assembly will make clear scale of Putin’s isolation