Ukraine

Debate between Keir Starmer and Ben Maguire
Monday 3rd March 2025

(4 weeks, 2 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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I think we should look at all options, and I think this is one of the options that should be taken very seriously. That is what we are doing. It is important.

Ben Maguire Portrait Ben Maguire (North Cornwall) (LD)
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I commend the Prime Minister’s efforts to galvanise Europe and make it clear that Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security. Given President Trump’s reluctance to support Ukraine, is it not time that the Government bring forward emergency legislation to seize Russian assets, which can directly support the defence of Ukraine and its people?

Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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I think the hon. Gentleman has heard my answer on that. We are looking at what can be done, but it is complicated, and it has got to be done—if it is to be done—with others.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Keir Starmer and Ben Maguire
Wednesday 16th October 2024

(5 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ben Maguire Portrait Ben Maguire  (North Cornwall)  (LD)
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Q15. North Cornwall is an amazing place to live and work, but a top-down approach from Westminster has failed us. Public services are chronically underfunded, with young people forced to move away to pursue careers elsewhere, and affordable housing is a promise that is simply never kept. Will the Prime Minister meet all six Cornish MPs to discuss devolution for Cornwall, with a Cornish assembly that recognises our unique culture, language and national minority status, so that we can finally unleash Cornwall’s economic potential?

Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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I am grateful to the hon. Member for raising that. I do believe in transferring power out of Westminster and into the hands of leaders who know their communities best. Those with skin in the game know what is best for their communities. We are already making steps in the south-west by signing the devolution agreement for Devon and Torbay, and I encourage local authorities to work with their neighbours to pursue deeper and wider devolution for their area. I will ensure that the hon. Member has the meeting that he is asking for.