Yep, in answer to @EdwardJDavey, the PM says it's "inconceivable that major international football tournaments could take place in Russia"
https://twitter.com/paulwaugh/status/1496105443197915136
Chelsea could of course be one of the teams in the final.
But there's some confusion about whether its owner Roman Abramovich is now subject to UK sanctions. @BorisJohnson says Abramovich is, but @RhonddaBryant tells MPs he doesn't think that's the case.
But there's some confusion about whether its owner Roman Abramovich is now subject to UK sanctions. @BorisJohnson says Abramovich is, but @RhonddaBryant tells MPs he doesn't think that's the case.
And now @NadineDorries confirms she's going to press for Champions League final to be moved from St Petersburg.
https://twitter.com/NadineDorries/status/1496111020976320522?s=20&t=FicRO_BLKYtkvw2KsyBvFA
New statement on #ChampionsLeague final
A Government spokesperson adds to @NadineDorries tweet with this:
"We will not allow President Putin to exploit sporting and cultural events on the world stage to legitimise his renewed illegal invasion of Ukraine."
A Government spokesperson adds to @NadineDorries tweet with this:
"We will not allow President Putin to exploit sporting and cultural events on the world stage to legitimise his renewed illegal invasion of Ukraine."
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