Death of Alexei Navalny

Debate between Jacob Rees-Mogg and Leo Docherty

Monday 19th February 2024 Commons Chamber

[Leo Docherty]

I am grateful, as ever, to the SNP spokesperson for his tone and his support. Of course, it would be premature for me to comment. By convention, we never comment on sanctions from the Dispatch Box, but of course we are looking at pace at all options in response to this outrageous event. In that context, we will continue to liaise with US and EU allies—that is a matter of course. The hon. Gentleman asked a good question about sequestration. Again, I cannot comment, other than to say that we continue to look at the most viable legal route to bring about that good.

[Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg (North East Somerset) (Con)]

Will my hon. Friend tell the House what advantages remain in maintaining diplomatic relations with this murderous and barbarous regime?