Boris Johnson sent his 'heartfelt thanks' to veterans, while acknowledging celebrations wouldn't be quite what was planned.
Britons across the country have been putting up bunting to mark VE Day Local resident Clarrie Jackson prepares the flag bunting on May 07, 2020 in Northampton, United Kingdom.
"For the moment it is really important, particularly as people look towards a warm bank holiday weekend, that we continue to follow the guidance in place at this time."In a VE Day video message, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer praises the creation of the NHS and welfare state by Clement Atlee's post-war Labour government.
"We have all heard the harrowing stories of the virus spreading through care homes, with families unable to say their last goodbyes. Addressing veterans directly, the 55-year-old writes:"Those of us born after 1945 are acutely aware of the debt we owe. "You will remember moments of crisis, even desperation, as our country endured setback, defeat and grievous loss.The prime minister described WWII veterans as 'the greatest generation of Britons who ever lived'
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