OUR HEROES WILL GET HELP TO PAY RESPECTS TO FALLEN COMRADES

ALL British Second World War heroes will be able to honour fallen comrades at VE Day events, after PM Sir Keir Starmer vowed to fund their travel, bed and board.

- Giles Sheldrick

His pledge is a major win for a Daily Express campaign to ensure no veteran would miss the commemorations after a special fund ran dry. There had been fears that some would not be able to attend commemorations, which are taking place in the UK and abroad, due to prohibitive costs.

But Sir Keir's personal promise, in recognition of the importance of our crusade Respect Our War Heroes, means those left of the greatest generation have the chance to make what may be one final salute 80 years after the end of the conflict in Europe.

In a personal message of gratitude sent via the Express, the Prime Minister said: "Over the years I have been privileged to meet veterans from the Second World War. Their bravery, loyalty to their friends and duty to their country represents the very best of us.

"I look forward to meeting as many veterans as possible at this year's commemorations. This country is so proud of the generation who fought in the Second World War for our freedoms and the British troops who have followed in their steps since to defend these hard-fought values and keep us safe.