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MH17 crash: Relatives call for the return of victims' bodies MH17 crash: UK relatives call for the return of victims' bodies
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Relatives of passengers killed in the Malaysia Airlines plane crash have called for the bodies of their loved ones to be returned home.Relatives of passengers killed in the Malaysia Airlines plane crash have called for the bodies of their loved ones to be returned home.
Jordan Withers, nephew of Glenn Thomas - who was one of the 10 Britons on board flight MH17 - said the bodies of victims had been treated "inhumanely".Jordan Withers, nephew of Glenn Thomas - who was one of the 10 Britons on board flight MH17 - said the bodies of victims had been treated "inhumanely".
Some 298 people died after the airline crashed in eastern Ukraine last week.Some 298 people died after the airline crashed in eastern Ukraine last week.
PM David Cameron is to use a statement to MPs to press for tougher sanctions against Russia over its response.PM David Cameron is to use a statement to MPs to press for tougher sanctions against Russia over its response.
Chancellor George Osborne said fresh sanctions could harm the UK's economy - but warned that not acting could be "much worse".Chancellor George Osborne said fresh sanctions could harm the UK's economy - but warned that not acting could be "much worse".
Body bagsBody bags
Pro-Russia separatists, who retain control of the crash site in east Ukraine, have been blamed for downing the jet - reportedly with a missile - on 17 July.Pro-Russia separatists, who retain control of the crash site in east Ukraine, have been blamed for downing the jet - reportedly with a missile - on 17 July.
Russia has been accused of providing the rebels with an anti-aircraft system that was allegedly used in the attack, allegations the Kremlin denies.Russia has been accused of providing the rebels with an anti-aircraft system that was allegedly used in the attack, allegations the Kremlin denies.
The threat of further sanctions comes as separatists have loaded at least 196 bodies on to refrigerated train trucks near the plane's crash site, to be taken to an as yet unknown destination. On Sunday, the remains of up to 196 plane victims were loaded on to refrigerated rail wagons in Torez, some 15km (9 miles) away from the crash site. A second train arrived there later to take more bodies on board.
Speaking to the BBC, Mr Withers said bodies of the victims had been loaded onto trains "like cargo".Speaking to the BBC, Mr Withers said bodies of the victims had been loaded onto trains "like cargo".
His uncle, Glen Thomas, was a World Health Organisation (WHO) media relations coordinator and former BBC journalist, who was travelling to Australia for an international Aids conference when he died in the crash.His uncle, Glen Thomas, was a World Health Organisation (WHO) media relations coordinator and former BBC journalist, who was travelling to Australia for an international Aids conference when he died in the crash.
"We just want our uncle back... because that is when we can start the grieving process and we can give him the send off he deserves," Mr Withers said."We just want our uncle back... because that is when we can start the grieving process and we can give him the send off he deserves," Mr Withers said.
'Bargaining chip'
Barry Sweeney, the father of Liam Sweeney, who also died in the crash, told ITV's Good Morning Britain the bodies of the 298 victims needed to be "brought home for this to close".Barry Sweeney, the father of Liam Sweeney, who also died in the crash, told ITV's Good Morning Britain the bodies of the 298 victims needed to be "brought home for this to close".
Mr Sweeney, a Newcastle United fan, had been travelling to New Zealand to watch the team play in a pre-season football tour.Mr Sweeney, a Newcastle United fan, had been travelling to New Zealand to watch the team play in a pre-season football tour.
Asked about images of the crash site, his father said: "I try to stop watching it only because it's upsetting, especially when you're seeing body bags.Asked about images of the crash site, his father said: "I try to stop watching it only because it's upsetting, especially when you're seeing body bags.
"But I'm hoping Liam's one of those because I don't want him to be lying there somewhere there's nobody there to give him a good cuddle, you know?""But I'm hoping Liam's one of those because I don't want him to be lying there somewhere there's nobody there to give him a good cuddle, you know?"
Hugo Hoare, whose brother Andrew died in the crash, told the Telegraph he hoped the treatment of the bodies was "humane", but added: "The first thing I thought was what if they are going to use them as a bargaining chip?"
Mr Hoare, 59, a banker, died along with his Dutch wife and their two children.
The last of the 10 Britons who died were named over the weekend.The last of the 10 Britons who died were named over the weekend.
They included 44-year-old drilling technician Stephen Anderson, banker Andrew Hoare, 59, who died along with his Dutch wife and their two children and law firm partner John Allen, 44, and his wife and three sons. They included 44-year-old drilling technician Stephen Anderson and law firm partner John Allen, 44, who died alongside his wife and three sons.
Economic sanctions?Economic sanctions?
The calls come after Mr Cameron, who will address the Commons later, told Mr Putin in a phone call that the delay in allowing experts access to the crash site was "completely unacceptable and indefensible".The calls come after Mr Cameron, who will address the Commons later, told Mr Putin in a phone call that the delay in allowing experts access to the crash site was "completely unacceptable and indefensible".
He has backed his Australian counterpart's calls for a new UN resolution to guarantee "unfettered access" to the crash site. The UN Security Council will vote on the proposed resolution later.He has backed his Australian counterpart's calls for a new UN resolution to guarantee "unfettered access" to the crash site. The UN Security Council will vote on the proposed resolution later.
Mr Putin said in a statement on Russian television it was essential to give international experts security to conduct an investigation.Mr Putin said in a statement on Russian television it was essential to give international experts security to conduct an investigation.
The UK is set to push for further sanctions against Russia at a meeting of EU foreign ministers on Tuesday.The UK is set to push for further sanctions against Russia at a meeting of EU foreign ministers on Tuesday.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, George Osborne said further sanctions could have an impact on the UK economy, but warned "not acting in a situation like this can be very much worse".
"This is about living in a world where international borders are respected, where commercial airlines are not shot down and it is absolutely in Britain's national economic interest that that is the case," he said.
BBC political correspondent Gary O'Donoghue said Downing Street was frustrated at the lack of appetite among other EU countries for expanding existing sanctions.BBC political correspondent Gary O'Donoghue said Downing Street was frustrated at the lack of appetite among other EU countries for expanding existing sanctions.
Mr Cameron has made it clear he will press for more Russian individuals to be listed for travel bans and asset freezes.Mr Cameron has made it clear he will press for more Russian individuals to be listed for travel bans and asset freezes.
But he is seeking further potential bans on companies and banks that are seen to facilitate the continuing conflict in Ukraine, said our correspondent.But he is seeking further potential bans on companies and banks that are seen to facilitate the continuing conflict in Ukraine, said our correspondent.
The UK has already taken action on export licences for defence equipment and wants other EU states such as France to do something similar.
Other sectors such as energy could form part of the discussion though Germany, which is more dependent on gas imports from Russia, is thought to be resistant to such a move.
'World is watching''World is watching'
In a 30-minute phone call with Mr Putin on Sunday, Mr Cameron urged him to intervene so victims' bodies could be repatriated.In a 30-minute phone call with Mr Putin on Sunday, Mr Cameron urged him to intervene so victims' bodies could be repatriated.
Mr Cameron had been trying to speak to Mr Putin since the Malaysia Airlines plane was brought down last week.
A No 10 spokeswoman said the conversation had been "frank", adding that Mr Cameron had called on Mr Putin to use his influence on pro-Russian separatists to allow experts to the crash site.A No 10 spokeswoman said the conversation had been "frank", adding that Mr Cameron had called on Mr Putin to use his influence on pro-Russian separatists to allow experts to the crash site.
Mr Cameron told the president that the "world was now watching".Mr Cameron told the president that the "world was now watching".
Ukraine and the pro-Russian separatists have accused each other of downing the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 which was travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur.Ukraine and the pro-Russian separatists have accused each other of downing the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 which was travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur.
However, a spokesman for Mr Cameron said the PM had told the Russian leader that "the evidence suggested that pro-Russian separatists were responsible".However, a spokesman for Mr Cameron said the PM had told the Russian leader that "the evidence suggested that pro-Russian separatists were responsible".
US Secretary of State John Kerry said there is overwhelming evidence of Russian complicity in the downing of the plane.US Secretary of State John Kerry said there is overwhelming evidence of Russian complicity in the downing of the plane.
Six UK air accident investigators have been sent to the region and two Metropolitan Police officers arrived on Sunday to assist with identifying and recovering the bodies of those killed.Six UK air accident investigators have been sent to the region and two Metropolitan Police officers arrived on Sunday to assist with identifying and recovering the bodies of those killed.
The Foreign Office is helping to provide transport, accommodation and translators for grieving families of the 10 Britons who died wishing to travel to Kiev or Amsterdam.