Prime Minister's questions, Ruth Cabrigh.

Question number one, Mr Speaker.

Prime Minister.

Mr. Speaker, can I begin by saying I hope all colleagues had a happy Christmas.

It probably feels quite a long time ago now.

But not for reform, of course, because today is the day that they celebrate Christmas in Russia.

On Monday, I visited Reading, where I met with people who will benefit from the first

freezing rail fares for 30 years. That's on top of other measures we're taking to tackle

the cost of living, £150

£0 off energy bills, more free breakfast clubs and raising the minimum wage.

There is much more to come this year, as we turn the corner.

Yesterday I stood side by side with our European and American allies and President Zelensky

at the Coalition of the Willing

meeting in Paris.

Mr. Speaker, we made real progress on security guarantees, which are vital for securing

a just and lasting peace. Along with President Macron and President Zelensky, we agreed

a declaration of intent on the deployment of forces in the event

of a peace deal.

Mr. Speaker, we will set out the details in a statement at the earliest opportunity.

I will keep the House updated as the situation develops and were troops to be deployed

under the declaration signed.

I would put that matter to the House

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