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AN ex-Tory MP has left behind politics and joined the Ukrainian International Legion to fight against Putin’s terror invasion. The former deputy chair of the Conservative Party, Jack ...

Jack Lopresti, an ex-deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, has joined the Ukrainian international legion to help in the fight against Vladimir P ...

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The Foreign Office has warned that joining the Ukrainian International Legion is illegal, although it is not clear if this applies to non-combat volunteers. So far the government has not tried to ...

A former Conservative MP who has joined the Ukrainian military’s foreign legion has said it is a privilege to join the force and help in “a battle for Europe”. Jack Lopresti, who was MP for Filton and ...

The Foreign Office has warned that joining the Ukrainian International Legion is illegal, although it is not clear if this applies to non-combat volunteers. So far the government has not tried to ...

A statement on X said: "He is currently serving with the International Legion of Ukraine Defence Intelligence. "In addition to his military duties his focus includes foreign relations and ...

Oscar Jenkins, who was fighting for Ukraine's foreign legion in its war against Russia, came to national attention in late December after video footage emerged that showed him being interrogated ...