The former Conservative MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale has been named an Honorary Life Member of the Council of Europe.
David Morris was until recently the former leader of the UK Delegation and also the Vice President to the Council of Europe.
He was presented with the Medal of Europe by Theodoros Roussopoulos, president of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, during a ceremony at the Palais de l’Europe in Strasbourg on Monday, September 29.
Mr Morris said: "It is a very high honour to be deemed worthy of such an accolade that has been given in the past to political giants as Winston Churchill.
"I’m truly humbled to accept this prestigious award, not only for myself and my family but on behalf of my community in Morecambe and Lunesdale where I live and served for 14 years."
Mr Morris has represented the UK on multiple diplomatic visits to Kyiv since the start of the war in Ukraine.
Mr Roussopoulos said: ‘You once described your new role here as following in Winston Churchill's footsteps, expressing the honour you felt in serving this Assembly and its values.
"Beyond this Assembly, your UK political career has also been marked by local impact — notably your role in securing major funding for the Eden Project North, bringing together local stakeholders.
"A reminder that leadership is not only about big debates, but about making a real difference in people's lives.’
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