Starmer praises ‘selfless dedication’ of armed forces before VE Day anniversary

<p>PM writes of ‘debt that can never be fully repaid’ in letter marking 80 years since end of second world war in Europe</p><p>Keir Starmer has praised the “selfless dedication” of those who have served in the military before the anniversary of VE Day as the government unveiled a new £50m support system for veterans.</p><p>In an open letter to mark 80 years since the end of the second world war in Europe, the prime minister said the sacrifice made by members of the armed forces was a debt that could “never fully be repaid”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/04/keir-starmer-open-letter-ve-day-80th-anniversary-veterans-support">Continue reading...</a>