In the British parliament, a discussion arose after the statement of Prime Minister Kira Starmer that he was ready to direct troops to Ukraine as a guarantee of security after the completion of hostilities. Some of the deputies said that such a decision should not pass by the parliament and demand a vote.

This is stated in the publication of Politico. So, some of the legislators require a parliamentary vote, and the other does not bind the prime minister of the hand.

A member of the ruling Labor Party Clive Lewis said in a commentary to reporters that parliamentary debate is necessary, since the sending of British troops to Ukraine can put them "

" But strength and wisdom is not a game with a zero sum - for real leadership, both of them are required. The involvement of parliament in this decision demonstrates both of these qualities. Such a course of actions can be exposed to British troops in the fight against a nuclear power without US support. This requires deeper and wide debate. We need public support for such a step, and the parliament plays an important role in providing this, ”he said.

Left deputy Labor Diane Ebbott also noted that if British troops are needed in the field, "

The representative of the liberal-democratic party Helen Maguir noted that the party supports the proposals of the government in Ukraine, but "

According to the member of the parliament from the conservative party John Wittingdale, the deputies expect the parliament to discuss and may vote for the prime minister’s proposal.

The representative of the conservatives Mark Garnier also advocated the vote, despite the fact that the prime ministers can deploy troops without agreement with parliament.

Two other deputy conservatives, John Cooper and Neil Shast-Herst, said that it was “vital” to keep the parliament in the course of events in order to preserve the United Front against Ukraine.

The speaker of Prime Minister Starmer in the commentary to reporters did not exclude the vote in parliament, but called not to run ahead.