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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Voices: Keir Starmer’s plan to send British troops to Ukraine divides opinion

Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal to deploy British troops to Ukraine as part of a European “reassurance force” has sparked strong reactions among Independent readers.

The plan, developed with France, would see troops stationed in key locations — such as cities, ports, and nuclear sites — focusing on intelligence gathering and airspace monitoring rather than frontline combat.

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