As we mark the third anniversary of Russia’s illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine, on Monday 24 February, Stephen Morgan MP for Portsmouth South outlined how the UK was stepping up support for Ukraine in their fight against Russian aggression.
Three years since the start of the invasion, Mr Morgan added it was important to take time to reflect on the sacrifices felt by Ukrainians in defence of their country.
He also thanked the charities, local organisations and people in Portsmouth and across the UK who have opened up their homes to Ukrainians and worked to support those displaced by the conflict.
Mr Morgan explained how Labour in government was ‘stepping up support for Ukraine in 2025, demonstrating our commitment stays ironclad’. This has included a new package of support to provide key military equipment, as well as an industrial treaty worth £3.5 billion to increase the production of military hardware.
Following the Prime Minister’s recent trip to Ukraine, the UK signed a historic 100 year partnership with Ukraine that break down barriers to trade, nurture cultural links and bolster military collaboration.
Labour’s support for Ukraine is a key focus of its approach to national security, the foundation for its Plan for Change, and is ensuring Britain is secure at home and strong abroad.
Commenting on the day of the anniversary, Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan said:
“The Prime Minister has announced the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War. It will fund the capabilities, technology and industrial capacity to keep our country and our allies safe.
“This is also an opportunity for growth. It means jobs, skills and innovation here in Portsmouth and right across the UK.
“We face a generational challenge of a world that has been reshaped by global instability and the choices the government has made today allow our country to step up to that challenge.
“We are in a new era of defence. We must revive our industrial base. We must deepen our alliances. We must deliver security for our country.
“That is what our city and our country needs now – to be secure at home and strong abroad. That is what the Labour government will deliver.”
