Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th Anniversary Debate

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Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th Anniversary

Amanda Hack Excerpts
Tuesday 6th May 2025

(1 day, 18 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Amanda Hack Portrait Amanda Hack (North West Leicestershire) (Lab)
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My constituent, James Hares, was one of the brave pilots in the same unit. Despite the unit having a death rate of about 48%—one of the worst of the war—he survived, only to sadly pass away on the journey home. We have heard from so many colleagues already how those stories are largely untold and how many people did crucial work in helping to win the war—

Caroline Nokes Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)
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Order. If Members are going to get in during this debate, interventions need to be interventions and not mini-speeches.