Victory over Japan: 80th Anniversary Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Victory over Japan: 80th Anniversary

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Monday 21st July 2025

(2 days, 20 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Luke Pollard Portrait Luke Pollard
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I thank my hon. Friend for her intervention, and for remembering Frank Jeremy Hedges in her remarks. It is so important that we remember all those who served in every part of the second world war. Just as we remember all those who served in the European theatres and who lost their lives, or who went to war and came back forever changed, we must remember all those who served in the far east, across the Pacific and the Indian ocean, and further afield as well. We must tell their stories with pride, so that their sacrifices live on.

Chris Webb Portrait Chris Webb (Blackpool South) (Lab)
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While we celebrate VJ Day on 15 August, as we should, does the Minister agree that we should also encourage schools to mark that anniversary when term resumes, so that young people remember the sacrifices that so many made and the stories of so many valiant veterans and armed forces personnel?