Jeremy Corbyn calls for economic sanctions against banks and countries funding Isis
 

The Labour leader has previously said the UK should be asking questions about Saudi Arabia's involvement

The UK should be more proactive about imposing sanctions on banks and countries suspected of funding or supporting the militant group Isis, the leader of the Labour party has said.

Jeremy Corbyn told David Cameron to push for an economic crackdown with the rest of the European Union, claiming the terror group was being provided with ?vital infrastructure?.

?Surely a crucial way to help defeat Isil is to cut off its funding, its supply of arms, and its trade,? he said at Prime Minister?s Questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

?Can I press the Prime Minister to ensure that our allies in the region, indeed all countries in the region, are doing all they can to clamp down on individuals and institutions in their countries who are providing Isil with vital infrastructure?

?Will he, through the European Union and other forums if necessary consider sanctions against those banks and companies and if necessary countries which turn a blind eye to those who do dealings with Isil who assist them in their work??

In the immediate aftermath of the Paris terror attacks Mr Corbyn had named Saudi Arabia as a country that was not doing all it could to fight the militant group.

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