Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended a meeting of the UK Cabinet on Friday as he became the first official visitor to Downing Street under Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership.
Mr Zelensky briefed ministers about the situation in Ukraine and the need to expand Europe’s industrial defence base.
Report by Kennedyl.
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Defence minister Luke Pollard has hailed Volodymyr Zelensky's bilat meeting with Sir Keir Starmer, saying it reaffirms the UK's support for Ukraine. "We'll be signing a new defence treaty with Ukraine today that will speed up the flow of ammunitions and armaments going to the frontline in Ukraine," he said.
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European leaders, including Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy, met in the UK for the EPC summit to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, migration and the state of democracy.
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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky met with UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer following the European leader's summit on Thursday. Zelensky was greeted by Mr Starmer outside 10 Downing Street before the pair went inside to attend a special Cabinet meeting.
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Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will not solve its problems if it does not have the "maturity and leadership" to extend "a hand to our European friends". Speaking at a press conference at the end of the European Political Community summit, the prime minister says "it is not just a good idea to work with our partners, it's essential”. Sir Keir also announces £84 million worth of new funding to tackle illegal migration for projects across Africa and the Middle East. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer chairs a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scottish Labour's MPs met Keir Starmer at No 10 ahead of being sworn in at Westminster. The general election saw the number of the party's Scottish MPs rise from two - Ian Murray and Michael Shanks - to 37. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Violence broke out in Leeds on Thursday night as rioters overturned a police car and set fire to a double-decker bus. The conflict arose after police were reportedly called to a 'disturbance' between 'agency workers and some children', amid claims workers were trying to take the youngsters into care.
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms that the government will overturn the suspension of UK funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA). Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative MP Robbie Moore has condemned the "deeply concerning" riots in Leeds. It comes as a police car was flipped over and a bus was set on fire at Harehills on Thursday as unrest broke out with hundreds of people gathering on the streets. The West Yorkshire Police have called it a “serious disorder incident”, urging residents to stay at home. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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