Starmer Vows Change But Ukraine Is Another Matter
Labour Leader Keir Starmer has spent the past four years trying to rid British voters of the notion his party is unpatriotic.
Now, with war raging in Ukraine, he's flying to the country to reaffirm Labour's unwavering support for the Ukrainian people.
Sir Keir's expected attendance at the NATO summit alongside US President Joe Biden, the leaders of 30 other NATO nations, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a significant moment for the Labour leader.
It's a chance for him to show that Labour is a party that can be trusted on national security, and that it is committed to standing up to Russian aggression.
But it's also a reminder that the war in Ukraine is a complex and dangerous issue, and that there are no easy answers.
Starmer has said that he will "respect the service" of British troops, "face the future in this dangerous world," and "keep Britain safe."
But it remains to be seen how he will balance these commitments with the need to support Ukraine.
The war in Ukraine is a humanitarian crisis, and it is also a threat to European security.
Starmer's trip to Ukraine is a sign that he understands the stakes involved, and that he is committed to doing what he can to support the Ukrainian people.
But it's also a reminder that the war in Ukraine is a complex and dangerous issue, and that there are no easy answers.
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