Minister defends relaxing some Russian oil sanctions with Starmer set to face PMQs grilling – UK politics live

Published on 5/20/2026, 10:35:07 AM

Key points

There will be an urgent question after PMQs on the government’s decision to relax some sanctions on Russian oil.
It has been tabled by Andrew Bowie, the shadow Scottish secretary.
Minister rules out mandatory price caps on supermarket food items - but does not deny voluntary measures being discussed Minister to respond to urgent question on some sanctions on Russian oil being lifted Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.
There will be an urgent question after PMQs on the government’s decision to relax some sanctions on Russian oil.
It has been tabled by Andrew Bowie, the shadow Scottish secretary.

Quick context: There will be an urgent question after PMQs on the government’s decision to relax some sanctions on Russian oil.

Published May 20, 2026.

📌 Source: The Guardian

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Published on 5/20/2026, 10:35:07 AM

Key points

There will be an urgent question after PMQs on the government’s decision to relax some sanctions on Russian oil.
It has been tabled by Andrew Bowie, the shadow Scottish secretary.
Minister rules out mandatory price caps on supermarket food items - but does not deny voluntary measures being discussed Minister to respond to urgent question on some sanctions on Russian oil being lifted Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.
There will be an urgent question after PMQs on the government’s decision to relax some sanctions on Russian oil.
It has been tabled by Andrew Bowie, the shadow Scottish secretary.

Quick context: There will be an urgent question after PMQs on the government’s decision to relax some sanctions on Russian oil.

Published May 20, 2026.

📌 Source: The Guardian

The BriefWire