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British paratrooper killed in Ukraine named

On Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said the 28-year-old was killed in a "tragic accident" while observing Ukrainian forces test "a new defensive capability, away from the front lines".

Paying tribute to the paratrooper in the Commons on Wednesday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "His life was full of courage and determination.

"He served our country with honour and distinction around the world in the cause of freedom and democracy, including as part of the small number of British personnel in Ukraine."

Sir Keir said he had placed L/Cpl Hooley's name on record in the Commons "to express our gratitude and respect, and to affirm that his service will never be forgotten".

Defence Secretary John Healey shared his condolences with L/Cpl Hooley's family and colleagues.

He wrote on X: "He served our country with distinction. His tragic death reminds us of the courage and commitment with which our outstanding armed forces serve every day."...

...Sir Keir told the Commons he had met Ukraine's President Zelensky in Downing Street on Monday, alongside France's President Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as efforts to negotiate an end to the war intensify.

"We must redouble our efforts," he told the House.

"The UK, Europe and our allies will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine, stand up to Putin's aggression and work to deliver a just and lasting peace."

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, also speaking in the Commons, said: "The thoughts of the whole House will rightly be with family of Lance Corporal Hooley, who tragically died supporting Ukraine in her fight for freedom."...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gpkr83p73o

Think I'll leave it there...