PM does not rule out vote on Ukraine peacekeeping role for UK troops

Spokesperson says Keir Starmer's previously stated view that military action needs consent of MPs has not changed

Keir Starmer has not ruled out holding a parliamentary vote on committing UK troops to a peacekeeping role in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire, after calls from some within Labour and the Lib Dems.

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.