Ukraine Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Ukraine

Jason McCartney Excerpts
Tuesday 22nd February 2022

(2 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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Of course. I want to be clear that the reason we are doing it in this way is because I think that the unity of the west is the priority.

Jason McCartney Portrait Jason McCartney (Colne Valley) (Con)
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I am proud to represent a vibrant Ukrainian community across Huddersfield and my own constituency. I know that, as we speak here today, they will be deeply fearful for the safety and democratic freedoms of their friends and families back in Ukraine. Will the Prime Minister commit to unleashing the toughest possible sanctions on Russia and continue to support our NATO allies militarily in eastern Europe?