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Proceeding contribution from Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 8 March 2022. It occurred during Opposition day on National Insurance Contributions Increase.

National Insurance Contributions Increase

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Hearing the words of President Zelensky should embolden us all. They serve as a reminder of all that we stand for and of all that so many Ukrainians are so bravely fighting for—a bravery exemplified by President Zelensky himself. We should never take for granted our values of democracy, of freedom and of our security. Though we in this House may disagree on many things, we stand together for those values, and we stand together with the Ukrainian people.

It is right that we strengthen our support for Ukraine with military aid and with the toughest of sanctions. It is in that support that we should also recognise the people of Ukraine and, indeed, President Zelensky. I am sure the whole House would agree that President Zelensky should be granted one of our nation’s highest honours—an honorary knighthood. I look forward to the day when we welcome back to this House President Zelensky in person.

5.18 pm

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
710 cc270-1 
Session
2021-22
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed conflict Sanctions Russia Ukraine Military aid Statements Zelenskyy, Volodymyr Energy Economic situation Inflation Personal income National insurance contributions Prices Public finance Taxation Cost of living Health and social care levy
Link
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