As Britain nears the 80th anniversary of VE Day, commemorative events are planned, including a military procession, a national silence, and extended pub hours on May 8. The government urges citizens to honor WWII veterans and the sacrifices made during the war.

Sir Keir Starmer spoke of the need for unity in remembering the wartime generation and the peace they fought to secure. This occasion may be among the last for many veterans to take part in such remembrances.

The Digest, 5/5/2025 @1230AM, CDT

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