Andy Burnham: “We cannot support a partnership with a party that holds the position that has recently been adopted.”

I called President Zelenskyy on Saturday because I recognised it was another very dark and difficult moment for him.

I will listen to President Zelensky carefully, but he won’t be going away from Britain today empty-handed.

Can I start by recognising it’s been a hard time for him and his family. There’s a lot we disagree on, but I defend his right to say it, and I will work hard to secure his safety.

They did not raise those issues with me.