On the recordFebruary 16, 2025
I do not say that lightly. I feel very deeply the responsibility that comes with potentially putting British servicemen and women in harm's way.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party
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cbsnews.comEditor's note · Context
Starmer acknowledges the gravity of deploying troops to Ukraine.
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