On the recordJuly 17, 2026
The British people understand what is being fought for here - freedom and democracy, values that we will never take for granted.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukThe British people understand what is being fought for here - freedom and democracy, values that we will never take for granted.
Discussing the significance of support for Ukraine.
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