Local MPs banned from Russia

MPs from Herefordshire, Monmouthshire and Shropshire have been banned from entering Russia as part of Kremlin-imposed sanctions.

A total of 287 politicians have had "personal restrictions" imposed after they were accused of "whipping up of Russophobic hysteria in the UK".

They include both Herefordshire MPs Bill Wiggin and Jesse Norman, Shropshire MP Philip Dunne and Monmouth MP David Davies.

Asked about the move during Prime Minister's Questions, Boris Johnson told MPs: "It's no disrespect to those who haven't been sanctioned when I say that all those 287 should regard it as a badge of honour.

"And what we will do is keep up our robust and principled support for the Ukrainian people and their right to protect their lives, their families, and to defend themselves."