The government has pledged to sever the last major energy links with Moscow. A senior Whitehall source confirms. The move targets diesel and jet fuel imports.
It is part of a broader tightening of sanctions. Labour is determined to outflank the Tories on Russia. A cabinet source says: 'We will not be seen as soft on Putin.
' The deadline is ambitious. But the Treasury is prepared to back it with emergency powers. The announcement is expected before Christmas.
A sign of intent. No more Russian fuel. Not a drop.
