Starmer says US 'backstop' needed for Ukraine peace deal
First talks between US and Russia delegations to begin in the next few hours
Sir Keir Starmer has said any Ukraine peace deal would require a "US backstop" to deter Russia from attacking its neighbour again. Speaking after a hastily convened meeting with European leaders in Paris, the Prime Minister repeated that he would consider deploying UK troops to Ukraine in the event of a lasting peace agreement. We get the latest from Paris as well looking ahead to tomorrow's talks between US and Russia representatives in Saudi Arabia.
Also in the programme: Housing bodies are warning the Government's promise to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years is under threat because of a lack of workers; and the new report that says reintroducing wolves to the Scottish highlands could help improve the environment.
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