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HANSARDEngagementsI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that issue. I recognise the huge and historic importance of the fishing industry in his constituency, and others, and I am determined to…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsLet me broaden out my hon. Friend’s words to the whole House, because it is hugely to the credit of this House that it is speaking loudly, in a united way and with one voice in…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI do not doubt the aspirations of all parents for their children. What we have been able to do is ensure that we release the funding to ensure that our state secondary schools…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am sure that I speak for the whole House when I say that I am very sorry to hear what happened to my hon. Friend’s grandfather. These are just awful cases, and the deaths are…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am pleased to inform the House that on Thursday of last week we did discuss security guarantees. The President made absolutely clear his commitment to article 5 of NATO, made…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsYes; that is the last thing anybody wants to see. The whole point of ensuring that there is a lasting peace, and that any deal—if there is a deal—is defended, is to avoid conflict…05 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineI have had extensive discussions with President Trump, and I believe him to be completely sincere in his desire for lasting peace in Ukraine. He is sincere about that and he is…03 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineThe 100-year partnership signals the depth of our relationship. I, too, have heard the thanks for our leadership, and I think it is right that I pay tribute to the Conservatives…03 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineThe hon. Member is absolutely right about that, which is why we need to bear down on the shadow fleet. We are doing that through sanctions, and we are working with other countries…03 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineOn the question of territory, obviously there are discussions to come, but I take the tenor of what the right hon. Member said. On the Baltic states, he is right. Just before…03 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineThe North Korean element is a significant development that expands the threat and risk. We all need to see it in those terms. The sovereignty and security of Ukraine must be at…03 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineMy hon. Friend is my MP neighbour, and I remember that together, we saw some of the first Ukrainian refugees arrive in her constituency in the very early days. Obviously, we need…03 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineBy picking up the phone to President Trump and President Zelensky and making sure that we can focus on what matters most, which is lasting peace in Ukraine.03 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineMy hon. Friend is right about the impact of the weather on the conflict in Ukraine. I am always struck by the resilience of the Ukrainians, both on the frontline and within their…03 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineThe hon. Gentleman makes a very good point in relation to those around the world who will be looking in and observing the way in which we deal with Russia and with the risks from…03 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineThe hon. Lady is right: our energy independence is hugely important, and the last three years have shown that we are far too exposed. We will obviously look closely at the…03 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineI agree with that. I am proud of the fact that, as a country, over many decades and throughout our history, we have always stepped up when it has been necessary to step up. It is…03 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineI do not accept that characterisation. It is very important that we provide the funds we need for our defence spend, but what we have got from SNP Members is what we had at the…03 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineI agree with the sentiment of my hon. Friend’s question. We will work with our allies and with the US towards the security and defence of Europe.03 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineThe risk to our country is if we do not fight for the peace. My position on the sustained deployment of our troops is that this House would of course want to discuss that and vote…03 Mar 2025