Sir Keir Starmer will not be "blindsided" from the pursuit of peace in Ukraine, the Deputy Prime Minister has insisted, as Europe reels from Donald Trump's decision to pause US military aid to the country. Speaking on Tuesday, Angela Rayner said the Prime Minister remains "laser-focused" on securing a lasting peace for Kyiv and would not be "derailed" in those efforts.

Sir Keir Starmer will not be "blindsided" from the pursuit of peace in Ukraine, the Deputy Prime Minister has insisted, as Europe reels from Donald Trump's decision to pause US military aid to the country