Rhys Davies
25 February, 2025
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Political opinion: Lammy backs “vital” Lib Dem call to seize frozen Russian assets

Alison Bennett MP secures a commitment from the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, in the House of Commons, that his government will back long-standing Liberal Democrat policy and seize frozen Russian assets.

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The statement from the Foreign Secretary came within minutes of the Prime Minister's announcement of his decision to increase defence spending to 2.5% GDP by 2027. 

Commenting on the Foreign Secretary's commitment, Alison Bennett said: 

"I’m incredibly pleased that the Foreign Secretary has backed the Liberal Democrats’ long-held call to seize frozen Russian assets and funnel them towards support for Ukraine.

"As Trump and Putin prepare to carve up Ukraine in a shoddy deal, it’s vital that we continue to provide Kyiv with the support it needs to resist Russia and negotiate from a position of strength. These assets would do just that. 

"Starmer should now confirm that the Government will push ahead with this in support of our Ukrainian allies.”