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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nina Lloyd

PM will not be ‘bounced’ over Ukraine peace, Rayner insists, as US halts aid

Sir Keir Starmer will not be “blindsided or bounced” from the pursuit of peace in Ukraine, the Deputy Prime Minister has insisted, as Europe reels from Donald Trump’s decision to pause US military aid to the country.

The White House has suspended delivery of ammunition and other equipment to Kyiv, announcing overnight that assistance is being “reviewed” to “ensure that it is contributing to a solution”.

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