UK 'relaxes' sanctions on Russia | LBC debate

The Government has relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs. A trade licence, which came into effect on Wednesday, permits the imports “indefinitely”. According to the licence, the sanctions carve-out will be periodically reviewed as fuel prices rise due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. However, trade minister Chris Bryant says most people have got it wrong, and that this decision will not be handing Putin an advantage, what's the truth? 00:00 | Energy economist Nick Bryant and David Whitehouse say we must support our own industries first, and support the sanctions being relaxed 05:39 | Trade Minister Chris Bryant and Shadow Energy Minister Claire Coutinho join Andrew for a fiery debate on the subject #andrewmarr #russia #ukraine #ukrainewar #putin #zelensky #sanctions #starmer #debate #ukpolitics #lbc