Former British Army spokesperson Major Mike Shearer has branded BCP council's decision not to fund VE Day celebrations in Poole as "shocking" and "absurd".

The Liberal Democrat-led Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) council has sparked outrage after announcing it has no money to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Poole.

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Liberal Democrat-led Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) council has sparked outrage after announcing it has no money to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Poole{ai:summary}<p>Major Mike Shearer criticized BCP council's choice to forgo funding for VE Day celebrations in Poole, calling it "shocking" and "absurd." The Liberal Democrat-led council's announcement has led to public outrage over the lack of funds to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. #society</p>

WATCH: Major Mike Shearer brands council's decision not to fund VE Day 'shocking'

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