GB News, 7 March 2025
British troops should not be sent into Ukraine “in haste” as it risks getting into combat with a nuclear-armed Russia, Nick Timothy MP has warned.
He told GB News’ Christopher Chope that UK troops could be put into harm’s way if the Prime Minister pushes ahead with his peackeeping plan.
Mr Timothy said: “Peacekeeping sounds fluffy but it’s not like blueberries and like handing out sweets to kids. It means if Russia attacks, that we fight Russia.”
He added it was important the UK understands its national interest before committing troops.
Starmer made clear at last week-end’s Lancaster House summit of European leaders that the UK was prepared to put British “boots on the ground” as part of any peacekeeping force.
The Prime Minister has also pledged to consult Parliament before any deployment.
Mr Timothy did not appear convinced by Starmer’s assurances. He said: “I’m quite anxious about some of these commitments may be made in haste, about putting boots on the ground in Ukraine.”
If you would like to listen to the full podcast with Christopher Chope, conducted on 6 March 2025, please click here and go to 2 minutes 15 seconds into the broadcast.
