As a former Vice President of the Council of Europe it was important to me to be in Kyiv for the 3rd Anniversary of the Ukraine War. To show solidarity to the Ukrainian people and ensure the UK always support the people of Ukraine as they continue to face Russian aggression

With my old mate and former MP Jack Lopresti who is now in Ukraine’s Armed Forces.

Look who I bumped into… as always Boris Johnson showing unwavering support for Ukraine. Ukrainians say without his direct help 3 years ago, it would have been harder to repel Putins aggression.

I was pleased to see so many world leaders in Kyiv on Monday to join in solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

Earlier this week I attended a service in Kyiv to honour those who had lost their lives in the Ukraine war.

In Kyiv, I visited the Children’s Hospital which had sustained damage in the war.

Peace in Ukraine is within reach let’s achieve it. thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/24978095.…

8 months ago, Labour freed criminals early—they popped champagne. One killed a man hours later. Now Labour wants no jail for sentences under 12 months—and just 22% served for others. Build more prisons. Deport foreign criminals. Clear court backlogs. Do it now—we’ll back it.

With my good friend Pavlo Bakunets who is a Ukrainian MP. We exchange gifts in solidarity of our friendship and hometowns. He gave me a lovely wall icon and in return a picture of our iconic Midland Hotel.

It's one year of Labour in government - and what a year it's been! Congratulations to Keir Starmer and the team for all these achievements 👇

365 days of deception, u-turns, tax rises and chaos. All for nothing.

Labour came into power promising to make your life better. But ater a year of huge tax rises and borrowing, Labour have actually cost British households £1,700 - each. And they’re only getting started…