government made clear in 2018 and i reiterate today, we will not tolerate such malign activity here in the uk. the united kingdom under successive governments has responded with strength and determination. as my right honourable friend announced in 2018, 250 detectives were involved in the salisbury murder investigation, working around the clock to discover who was responsible. 0n the 5th of september 2018, the independent director of public prosecutions announced there was sufficient evidence to bring charges against two russian nationals for conspiracy to murder mr scripal. causing grievous bodily harm with intent to miss three and nick bailey and possession and use of a chemical weapon contrary to the