Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat has backed the UK's new £1.6billion deal to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air-defence missiles, claiming it is about "keeping Britain safe".

The agreement, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday, will see the lightweight multirole missiles manufactured by Thales in Northern Ireland. 

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Keir Starmer announced a new £1.6 billion deal to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air-defence missile{ai:summary}<p>Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat supports the UK's £1.6 billion deal to provide Ukraine with 5,000 air-defense missiles, emphasizing that it is essential for Britain's safety. The deal, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, involves missiles produced by Thales in Northern Ireland. #foreignaffairs</p>

WATCH: Tom Tugendhat says Ukraine deal will 'keep Britain safe'

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