The incredible generosity of Islanders to causes helping to support and protect people affected by the illegal invasion of Ukraine has been highlighted to a senior government minister.
In a letter to Michael Gove MP last week, Cllr Chris Jarman, chair of the Isle of Wight Council Pension Fund, wrote:
"Our residents have established a network of donation channels for goods and together with colleagues here have been generous in their donations to the DEC Ukraine Appeal.
"The Ukrainian flag has been hoisted alongside our Union and Isle of Wight flags at County Hall to reflect the strength of our unity and support.
To ensure that none of its holdings or other activities benefit the Russian economy, the IW Council confirmed it has no direct contractual links with Gazprom Energy or any other Russian fuel supplier.
Alluding to this in his response to Mr Gove, Cllr Jarman, who is also Cabinet member for strategic finances, wrote:
"We are together of one mind regarding the need to exercise all possible financial pressure on both the Russian economy and markets so as to denude their ability and appetite for continuance of their unjust war against an independent, peaceful and democratic state.
"We will continue to remain vigilant regarding our pension fund and investment activities and applaud the stance taken by yourself, our government and the international community in supporting the Ukraine and its worthy people."
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