Sir Keir Starmer said MPs will have the opportunity to vote on the final number of troops deployed to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal.Downing Street was however unable to say whether the Commons vote, which would take place before deployment, would tie the Government’s hands should MPs reject the prospect of British boots on the ground.
00:00There's much more to come this year, Mr Speaker, as we turn the corner.
00:04Mr Speaker, yesterday I stood side by side with our European and American allies and President Zelensky at the Coalition of the Willing Meeting in Paris.
00:13Mr Speaker, we made real progress on security guarantees, which are vital for securing a just and lasting peace.
00:21Along with President Macron and President Zelensky, we agreed a declaration of intent on the deployment of forces in the event of a peace deal.
00:30Mr Speaker, we will set out the details in a statement at the earliest opportunity.
00:36I will keep the House updated as the situation develops.
00:41And were troops to be deployed under the declaration signed, I would put that matter to the House for a vote.
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