UK forces board sanctioned Russian oil tanker in English Channel for the first time, says Keir Starmer - UK politics live (opens original article in a new tab)

UK forces intercepted a Russian sanctioned oil tanker in the English Channel, part of ongoing efforts to counter Russia's funding of the Ukraine war, while internal disputes over defence funding persist.

• UK forces intercepted a Russian sanctioned oil tanker in the English Channel
• The operation involved Royal Marine commandos and National Crime Agency officers
• Defence secretary Dan Jarvis emphasized the importance of funding for national security
• Former defence minister John Healey resigned over underfunded defence plans
• Culture secretary Lisa Nandy discussed social media restrictions for under-16s