U.K. Lawmakers Fast-Track Plans to Harden Russian Sanctions

U.Okay. lawmakers voted in favor of a package deal of measures to toughen authorities powers and pace up sanctions towards Russian tycoons after Dwelling Secretary Priti Patel accused Vladimir Putin’s allies of hiding “soiled cash” in Britain.

“We don’t want it right here,” Patel stated on Monday as she opened six hours of debate on the measures within the Home of Commons.

Boris Johnson’s financial crime invoice appears set to change into regulation inside days after it was given the inexperienced gentle by the Home of Commons late Monday, shifting now to the Home of Lords for additional scrutiny. The …