Ukraine

Debate between David Lammy and Josh Dean
Monday 24th February 2025

(1 month, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lammy Portrait Mr Lammy
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Yes. There must be no negotiation about Ukraine without Ukraine. As I have said, we have seen very little sign that Putin is abandoning his goal of subjugating Ukraine. Russia has continued to escalate this war, including through deploying Democratic People’s Republic of Korea troops and through daily barbaric attacks on innocent Ukrainian civilians and their infrastructure and energy supplies.

Josh Dean Portrait Josh Dean (Hertford and Stortford) (Lab)
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On Saturday, I joined Ukrainian families and residents in Bishop’s Stortford to remember those who had lost their lives and suffered throughout this conflict, ahead of the third anniversary. This was a reminder that in my constituency and across the country, we stand firmly with the Ukrainian people. As we mark the third anniversary, will the Foreign Secretary reiterate to the Ukrainian families who have found safety in my constituency, and indeed to all Ukrainian people, that this Government will continue to advocate for Ukraine’s sovereignty and for it to be given a seat at the table right at the heart of any future negotiation?

David Lammy Portrait Mr Lammy
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I know my hon. Friend’s constituency well, and I am very pleased to give his constituents that affirmation.