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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Politics
Ashley Cowburn

Russia statement LIVE: Theresa May to expel 23 spies from UK in response to Salisbury poisoning attack

Theresa May has outlined the Government's response to the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, in Salisbury.

The Prime Minister said 23 Russian spies will be expelled from the UK - the biggest expulsion in more than 30 years. 

Ms May also confirmed that no UK dignitaries will attend the World Cup in Russia this year, and said a planned visit by Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov will be scrapped. 

Ms May addressed MPs following Prime Minister’s Questions, after Russia failed to comply with the British government’s midnight demand for an explanation of the poisoning of the ex-spy.

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