Lord Coaker (Lab)
Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 September 2026
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15 September 2026·Ukraine and RussiaIf you have evidence that something has happened, it is quite right to talk about, for example, drone attacks such as the one in Leipzig to which my noble friend refers. Sometimes, when I am asked que
15 September 2026·Ukraine and RussiaWe all deplore the loss of life. We are all human. We reflect on the casualties, the killed and the wounded, and the impact psychologically on many people. We do not always talk about the numbers of c
15 September 2026·Ukraine and RussiaThe bravery and courage of the Ukrainian people cannot be overstated. They are simply immense. This is a point that I have made before, but I am going to make it again: Russia did not attack Ukraine w
15 September 2026·Ukraine and RussiaWe need to be careful about talking about taking Russian drones down in Ukrainian airspace. However, my noble friend is right when he talks about the need for a robust response to the incursions that
15 September 2026·Ukraine and RussiaI do absolutely agree with that. Certainly, the Government are looking at accelerating the progress—or not—that they are making on a national conversation. The noble and gallant Lord is absolutely rig
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