Central Devon MP Mel Stride has pledged support for Ukraine and its people in the face of the Russian invasion.

He yesterday signed the Parliamentary Book of Solidarity for Ukraine at the House of Commons.

Mr Stride said: ‘The UK stands with Ukraine in the face of this unprovoked invasion by Russia. Along with our allies, we are imposing the largest and most severe package of sanctions Putin has ever seen.

‘We are supplying Ukraine with military and financial support, and we will welcome Ukrainians to the UK to provide refuge to many of those in need.

‘Our united approach is already having a major impact on the Russian economy and its Oligarchs, which will put heavy internal pressure on Putin.’