Ukraine’s monumental resistance and his courage and leadership have earned him the right to be a partner in the talks, even if surrendering territory now occupied by Russia looks grimly inevitable.
With the US effectively withdrawing to focus on China, it has never been more urgent that Europe’s leaders including Keir Starmer snap out of their complacency on defence.
A far higher one, at least three per cent of our GDP, must be set immediately.
Last October’s Budget hiked already crippling taxes and hammered business confidence, investment and jobs.
The “for” lobby, led by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, appear driven by emotion, believing theirs is the side of “love”.
