An MP has paid tribute to outstanding acts of humanitarian support.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle, MP for Chorley and Speaker of the House of Commons, hosted the Order of St Panteleimon UK Annual Awards at Speaker’s House in Westminster.
Honouring British individuals, charities, and organisations for their vital medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
The awards recognised those who have made a significant impact on Ukrainian hospitals, medical personnel, and communities through their support.
Sir Lindsay said: "Hosting the Order of St Panteleimon UK Annual Awards offered us an opportunity to hear about remarkable people and incredible acts of humanity that have made a real difference to Ukraine."
He presented an award to Rev Bernard Cocker, founder and CEO of the International Aid Trust, in recognition of the charity’s 35 years of humanitarian work, including the delivery of aid and emergency vehicles to Ukraine.
Sir Lindsay said: "As well as the many Ukrainian medical workers serving on the front line – and the Ukrainian doctors and nurses now working in the NHS – we all know people who have gone above and beyond to support Ukraine and defend its sovereignty, including the International Aid Trust and its founder Bernard Cocker.
"It was an honour to present Bernard with the award for his outstanding contribution in support of the people of Ukraine."
The awards, known as Ukraine’s 'Medical Oscar', are presented by the Foreign Council of the Order of St Panteleimon in the UK, led by Oksana Lovochkina, founder and CEO of Ukrainian Medical Charity.
The Chorley MP said the ceremony highlighted long-standing solidarity between the UK and Ukraine, including the UK Parliament’s ongoing support.
He said: "Here in Parliament, we have also done our utmost to ensure that we do not lose focus on Ukraine, by welcoming President Zelensky and Speaker Stefanchuk to the House of Commons.
"We are also honoured to be hosting the Fifth Parliamentary Summit of the Crimea Platform in London on 6 and 7 December – bringing together parliamentary leaders from across the international community to discuss how we can ensure Crimea’s peaceful return to Ukraine."
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The event featured remarks from Eduard Fesko, deputy head of mission at the Embassy of Ukraine to the UK, and an online address from Vasyl Kniazevych, head of the Order of St Panteleimon in Ukraine.
It was supported in Parliament by Sir John Whittingdale MP and Alex Sobel MP.
The evening also included the 'Icons on Ammunition Boxes' art exhibition by Kyiv artists and a concert of Ukrainian music.
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