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Stephen DoughtyBackbencher (MP)
Commons · General Committees · 15 Jun 2026
UK moves to close Russian oil loopholes and target shadow fleet
Ministers sought approval for tougher Russia sanctions covering refined oil products, LNG services, uranium, exports and ship restrictions; MPs broadly supported the package but pressed for proof that temporary licences ending by 1 January 2027, shadow-fleet enforcement and Northern Ireland rules will not leave routes for Russia to evade the bans.
