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Tory shadow minister accused of 'conflict of interest' over Abramovich case

A Tory shadow minister has been accused of a 'conflict of interest' for representing Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich in a legal case while also serving on the Conservative frontbench.
Justice Minister Jack Richards claimed it was 'indefensible' for Lord Wolfson to retain his position while financially benefiting from representing Abramovich, whose assets are tied up in a legal battle over their transfer to Ukraine war victims.
The Conservatives dismissed the claims as 'pure politics' and a 'baseless smear', arguing that 'barristers act for clients, not causes'.

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The Telegraph

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Labour ‘smearing’ Tory working for Abramovich

10 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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thenewworld.co.uk

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The Tory shadow cabinet minister on Roman Abramovich's team

Shadow attorney general Lord Wolfson is part of the legal team representing the former owner of Chelsea FC in his court battle with the Jersey government

13 hours ago

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The National

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thegne.online

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Tories stay silent on frontbencher acting for sanctioned Russian oligarch

LABOUR have demanded the Tories address “unanswered questions” about their shadow attorney general acting as a lawyer for the sanctioned…

13 hours ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Anadolu Ajansı

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UK opposition minister faces scrutiny over ties to sanctioned Russian oligarch Abramovich

Shadow cabinet member representing sanctioned Russian businessman sparks conflict of interest row - Anadolu Ajansı

14 hours ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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HuffPost UK

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Labour Says Position Of Tory Frontbencher Representing Roman Abramovich Is 'Untenable'

Lord Wolfson is part of the former Chelsea owner's legal team.

17 hours ago·United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

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Tory shadow minister accused of 'conflict of interest' over Abramovich case

Labour has accused the Conservative shadow attorney of a "conflict of interest" after it emerged he is acting as a lawyer for Roman Abramovich, despite UK sanctions against him.

1 day ago·United Kingdom

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