MP Bryant finally reveals what Chelsea players must do after telling UK government to seize Chelsea
Labour MP Chris Bryant has called for the seizure of Roman Abramovich’s assets as part of sanctions against Russia, including Chelsea FC.
However, Bryant told the House of Commons, via The Sun: “Following some of the reports in The Sun and other newspapers today.
“I’ve got hold of a leaked document from 2019 from the Home Office, which says, in relation to Mr. Abramovich.
“As part of HMGs Russia strategy, aimed at targeting illicit finance and malign activity, Abramovich remains of interests to HMG due to his links to the Russian state and his public association with corrupt activity and practices.
“An example of this is Abramovich admitting in court proceedings that he paid for political influence.
“Therefore HMG is focused on ensuring individuals linked to illicit finance and malign activity are unable to base themselves in the UK and will use the relevant tools at its disposal including immigration powers to prevent this.
“That’s nearly three years ago, and yet remarkably little has been done in relation Surely Mr. Abramovich should no longer be able to own a football club in this country?
“Surely we should be looking at seizing some of his assets, including his 152 million pound home? And making sure that other people who’ve had tier one visas like this are not engaged in malign activity in the UK.”
Bryant has now called on sports stars, especially Premier League players, to show their support for Ukraine with blue and yellow laces this weekend, with fans to also carry Ukrainian flags as a sign of support.
Bryant tweeted: “It would be great if all sports players could wear yellow and blue laces this weekend, if all fans could hold Ukrainian flags and Sunday papers printed centre page Ukrainian flags.”
It would be great if all sports players could wear yellow and blue laces this weekend, if all fans could hold Ukrainian flags and Sunday papers printed centrepage Ukrainian flags. RT if you agree
— Chris Bryant (@RhonddaBryant) February 25, 2022
Surely, this is a more sensible post from Bryant.