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- The invasion of Ukraine was a timely reminder that the EU is not our enemy, it is a vital ally. We need to work with our allies in Europe, not against them.
- It’s in our best interests to have strong relationships with our closest allies, for matters of security, innovation and trade. Megaphone diplomacy and increasing tensions does not help us to tackle any of the shared global challenges we face.
- The west was right to threaten strong sanctions against Russia, but with London awash with the money belonging to Putin’s inner circle, the UK is still in a unique position to make him and his cronies feel the pain rather than the Russian people.
- Our international reputation impacts our ability to speak out against authoritarians like Putin. The Prime Minister rightly criticised Putin for breaking international law but his own Ministers have explicitly threatened to break international law in the past
- The UK rightly condemns Putin for rigging elections and clamping down on protesters and opposition campaigners, but they are taking authoritarian steps at home
- The UK Government fell short on offering safety to people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Rather than waiving visa requirements like every other European country and organising them accommodation, the government devised a scheme where they could abdicate responsibility and rely on the goodwill of the British people to take refugees on their behalf.