Volodymyr Zelenksy was loudly cheered when he addressed MPs and peers yesterday in Westminster Hall.
The Ukrainian president did not make the dangerous journey for the applause.
He travelled here to plead for more military support, in particular British fighter jets.
As he so eloquently and simply put it, Ukraine needs “wings for freedom”.
His visit may not have been in vain.
Rishi Sunak, who had ruled out sending aircraft to help Ukrainians repel the Russians, immediately announced the Government was now reviewing this decision.
Britain is not the only country weighing up whether or not to answer Zelensky’s call.
The US is unwilling to provide combat jets amid fears it could hike tensions with Russia, causing the war to spill beyond Ukraine.
Yet many will question why Ukraine’s allies, which have already sent tanks and missiles, are reluctant to supply fighter planes at such a pivotal moment in the conflict.
While there is a risk that sending aircraft will inflame the situation, the risk of allowing Putin to win this war could be far greater.
Fatal mistake
Loudmouth Lee Anderson keeps his brain in neutral before voicing an opinion.
The new Tory deputy chairman previously claimed there is not a huge need for foodbanks and people who use them cannot budget.
In his latest outburst he called for a return of capital punishment, as it is 100% effective.
It would not have occurred to him his stance runs contrary to No10’s attempts to persuade other countries to abolish the death penalty.
Since the UK ended capital punishment in 1965 there have been dozens of miscarriages of justice, including the Birmingham Six.
If Mr Anderson had his way then innocent people would have been executed.
Tom squids in
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge is selling a ready-made fish pie for £60.
The price of the dish is simply off the scales.
