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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 Lopresti, who lost his seat at the last general election will now be based in Kyiv to aid logistical support for Ukraine’s embattled frontline forces.

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Photo taken on the front line near Zaporizhzhia 18 months ago when Lopresti was still an MP and visited to see British kit and equipment in action[/caption]

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Lopresti previously represented Filton and Bradley Stoke in Gloucestershire for 14 years.

The ex-MP had visited Ukraine before – while in parliament – and was a strong voice pushing the government to send more money to Volodymyr Zelensky.

He was also the parliamentary chairman of the Conservative Friends of Ukraine group.

Lopresti went back to Ukraine in November, after he lost his seat in July, to help a charity.

The ex-MP revealed he has since decided to join the Ukrainian military as a volunteer.

Lopresti said: “I did apply to join the legion in November. It took a while to find the best unit to utilize my experience and skills.”

He will not be fighting on the frontline, but his military duties and focus include foreign relations and diplomacy, weapons procurement, and some work with veterans’ charities in Ukraine.

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 diplomacy, weapons procurement and supporting veterans and other charities operating in Ukraine.”

The military will not be a completely new journey for the ex-MP as he served as a corporal in the UK Army Reserve, before hitting the world of Westminster.

Lopresti joined a cross-party UK Parliamentary delegation that travelled across Ukraine last week.

He revealed this journey included a visit to Kyiv’s main children’s hospital, veterans’ rehabilitation centres, and met with military commanders in Kharkiv.

Lopresti said he believed he was fighting for Ukraine but also for Europe.

He said: “It is a huge honour and an immense privilege for me to serve in the Ukrainian military and help the gallant and amazing Ukrainian people in any way I can.

“They are not only fighting for their freedom and their right to exist as an independent and sovereign nation but they are also fighting for all of us in Europe and the rest of the free world.

“If Putin wins in Ukraine we all know he won’t stop there.”

The ex-Tory also issued a terrifying warning about Putin’s allies.

Lopresti said: “Dictators have to be defeated or they never stop.

“The ramifications would also be enormous for the rest of the world particularly in places like Taiwan.

“With the authoritarian axis of dictatorships – China, Iran and North Korea – on the march and clearly working together Ukraine must be supported and given the tools to win for all our sakes.”

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CHARLOTTE Crosby has revealed her newborn daughter’s adorable name after welcoming her second baby into the world.

The former Geordie Shore star, 34, confirmed the arrival of her daughter on social media earlier today.

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Charlotte Crosby has revealed her newborn daughter’s adorable name after welcoming her second baby into the world[/caption]

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She took to Instagram to post a photo of Jake craddling the tot and their daughter Alba, two.

And now she’s shared the sweet moniker too, revealing to her fans that her name is Pixi Cecilia.

Charlotte wrote: “Pixi Cecilia Ankers welcome to the world our beautiful baby girl! You are absolutely perfect 31.01.25.

“It’s been a rollercoaster of a weekend! And I’m so overwhelmed with all your beautiful messages about the newsletter that went out today with our first look into our weekend as a family of 4.”

BOXING star John Cooney is fighting for his life in intensive care after doctors discovered a brain injury after his latest fight.

The Irish fighter, 28, suffered defeat in the first defence of his Celtic super-featherweight title on Saturday.

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Boxing star John Cooney is in intensive care with a brain injury[/caption]

Cooney was beaten by Welshman Nathan Howells at Belfast’s Ulster Hall with a stoppage in the ninth round.

But after being treated by medics at the fight, he was quickly stretchered to the Royal Victoria Hospital for further tests.

And it was there that doctors discovered Cooney had suffered a bleed on his brain.

He was immediately rushed into surgery for an operation.

And Cooney is now in intensive care, with his uncle Christopher claiming the star is “fighting for his life.”

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A well-balanced diet supported by good sleep hygiene and regular exercise can certainly help you live longer, but the secret to longevity isn’t linear. Some supercentenarians say the key is to omit coffee, alcohol, and sugars, while others attribute their longevity to specific food groups. But for the 93-year-old mother of actor Matthew McConaughey, it boils down to having a positive attitude and a clean diet. In a Q&A with City Lifestyle, Kay McConaughey opened up about feeling fulfilled at the ripe age of 93 and how she sustains such a "vibrant" outlook on life.

"I think a lot, a lot has to do with my positive attitude. I really have a positive attitude, and I eat well. I eat clean," she told the outlet.

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McConaughey prioritizes breakfast.

McConaughey's first meal of the day is always packed with essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein. For breakfast, she reaches for a mango- or peach-flavored yogurt and garnishes it with fresh-cut fruit, such as bananas, kiwis, or mango.

"I love my breakfast," she beamed.

She avoids red meat.

Although McConaughey isn’t much of a cook, there is one dish she could make again and again and never get tired of.

"I only cook stew," she shared. "It’s fun, you just put everything in a pot, meat, carrots, potatoes, some mushrooms and a cup of red wine and stir it and put it in the oven at 350 degrees for one hour and it comes out a wonderful stew."

However, you won’t find chuck steak, beef shoulder, or brisket in her stew.

"I only eat fish and chicken, I don’t eat red meat,” said McConaughey (unless it’s a special occasion). "When I go to Matthew and Camila’s house I do because they like red meat and I would never refuse it, but it’s not something that I would choose."

And her daughter-in-law is a fabulous cook, too, said the 93-year-old matriarch: "I love Camila’s coleslaw and salmon."

But she loves wine.

After dinner, McConaughey is more likely to treat herself to a second glass of wine than dessert.

"We never have any sweets in our house, ever,” she said, noting that wine is her sweet treat of choice. "I have a glass at 5 o’clock and then I have a glass when I go to bed."

Her favorite winemaker? Kendall Jackson, a family-owned winery from Sonoma, California.

"I don’t drink any other kind. If I came to your house and you didn’t have Kendall Jackson, and you had a nice Chardonnay, I would drink it. I wouldn't be obnoxious and say, 'It’s not Kendall Jackson, I’m not drinking it,' but if I can get Kendall Jackson, that's what I prefer," she said.

RELATED: Doctor Says 102-Year-Old Woman Is "Off the Charts"—Here Are Her Longevity Secrets.

McConaughey also makes time for exercise.

McConaughey also attributes her longevity to exercise. Her workout routine includes one hour of pilates four days per week: "That keeps me fit."

According to Peloton, pilates strengthens core muscles and pelvic floor muscles, helps with mobility and pain relief, improves posture, boosts flexibility, and can enhance your mental health.

And she maintains a positive attitude.

Not to be overlooked is McConaughey's positive attitude. On her 92nd birthday, her daughter-in-law shared a video with her on Instagram, where she shared a bit of her wisdom.

"I had said it so many times that Matthew, my son, made a frame—a really, really, really big frame—and he put on it, 'Are you going to see the rose in the vase or the dust on the table?' And then he put a mirror in the frame, and it's in my house and so every time I go down the hall, I have to have a look at myself and see it," she said. "So that is a thought for the day for you. It is so easy to make that your thought. Doesn't just have to be today."

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This past New Year's, McConaughey (who her children and grandchildren call MaMac) shared that her resolution is "happiness and good health."

"When you're feeling good, then other things kind of fall into place," she said. "The fact of my age, and I'm still so healthy, and [Camila's] got the gratitude, I put those things together, and it works for me."

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