Andrew Mitchell welcomes the announcement that the group of Post Office Horizon software scandal victims who defeated the Post Office in the High Court case will get compensation and calls on the Government to ensure the independent inquiry also looks at the Government’s role so that lessons can be learned.
Speaking in a debate on Ukraine, Andrew Mitchell highlights the need for a seamless approach to the humanitarian response where all of Europe and NATO share the burden of the frontline states, highlights that there will be no impunity for war crimes, and warns that Russia will use humanitarian corridors to advance its military strategy.
Following the Foreign Secretary’s statement on UK support for Ukraine, Andrew Mitchell urges the Government to join other European countries in helping to shoulder the financial burden of the humanitarian load on the frontline states.
Andrew Mitchell calls for the UK Government to do more to address the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and for the UK to lead the international community and to host the pledging conference announced by the UN for mid-March.