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Starmer Slams Wolfson's Ties to Abramovich Amid Chelsea Sale Delays

1/7/2026

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Sir Keir Starmer criticized frontbencher Lord Wolfson for representing Roman Abramovich while Wolfson served in the shadow cabinet.
Abramovich faces a Jersey dispute over £5.3 billion in assets, delaying Chelsea's sale funds for Ukraine's rebuilding.
During PMQs, Badenoch defended sanctions and questioned Starmer's judgment over Wolfson's dual roles.
A spokesman for Badenoch said Wolfson does not sit in shadow cabinet and has recused himself from Ukraine and Russia legal advice.

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Sir Keir Starmer criticized frontbencher Lord Wolfson for representing Roman Abramovich while Wolfson served in the shadow cabinet.
Abramovich faces a Jersey dispute over £5.3 billion in assets, delaying Chelsea's sale funds for Ukraine's rebuilding.
During PMQs, Badenoch defended sanctions and questioned Starmer's judgment over Wolfson's dual roles.
A spokesman for Badenoch said Wolfson does not sit in shadow cabinet and has recused himself from Ukraine and Russia legal advice.