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Spokesperson says Keir Starmer’s previously stated view that military action needs consent of MPs has not changedUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has not ruled out holding a parliamentary vote on committing UK troops to a peacekeeping role in Ukraine after a ceasefire, after calls from some within Labour and the Lib Dems.On Monday, Downing Street hinted that a US-backed guarantee would be needed in order for the UK to send ground troops, saying it was an “essential” part of any ceasefire deal with Russia. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/feb/17/pm-does-not-rule-out-vote-on-ukraine-peacekeeping-role-for-uk-troops Author : Jessica Elgot

Discovery of pest in UK raises fears for Sitka spruce, which accounts for half of country’s commercial plantationsA beetle that has previously devastated Norway spruce populations across continental Europe has been found to be equally attracted to the Sitka spruce, a finding experts say could have significant implications for commercial forestry.The eight-toothed European spruce bark beetle has now been found in the UK, raising fears for the Sitka, which accounts for a quarter of Britain’s forest cover and half its commercial forestry plantations. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/17/tree-killing-beetle-found-to-be-attracted-to-britain-most-common-spruce Author : Rachel Keenan Publish date : 2025-02-17 13:39:00 Copyright for

The Washington Post reports ‘Doge’ is requesting access to the system that contains the personal financial records of millions of AmericansHere is a little more on US and Russian officials meeting in Riyadh.Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Monday on a previously planned trip. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/feb/17/elon-musk-doge-irs-donald-trump-ukraine-europe-us-marco-rubio-politics-live Author : Jane Clinton Publish date : 2025-02-17 12:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Emmanuel Macron convenes summit to try to find path outside EU as US and Russia prepare to meet without European involvementSwedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson told Reuters that deploying Swedish troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force is “absolutely a possibility.”His comments build on earlier declaration from Swedish foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenegard (9:40). Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/feb/17/europe-live-european-leaders-paris-ukraine-future-peace-summit-us-russia-latest-updates-news Author : Jakub Krupa Publish date : 2025-02-17 11:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.