John Healey: “When Nato needs European nations to step up, we must not fall short.”

It’s the bedrock for economic stability.

The conflict affects our national security, our UK bases, personnel and allies in the Middle East.

I know that some of the decisions I must take – and will take – will show the benefits in years to come.

But no country can face these pressures alone. And these shocks are being felt worldwide. They’ve been felt in people’s pockets, in their weekly shops, filling up their cars.