Healey pays tribute to 'greatest generation' on VE80
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Healey pays tribute to 'greatest generation' on VE80
John Healey has paid tribute to the "courage and sacrifice" of the "greatest generations of Britons" that achieved victory in Europe 80 years ago today.
The defence secretary adds, "it's a day to celebrate, but it's also a day to reinforce the determination to try and secure the peace again that they fought so hard to achieve".
Report by Brooksl.
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