Starmer praises ‘selfless dedication’ of armed forces before VE Day anniversary

PM writes of debt that can never be fully repaid' in letter marking 80 years since end of second world war in Europe

Keir Starmer has praised the selfless dedication" of those who have served in the military before the anniversary of VE Day as the government unveiled a new 50m support system for veterans.

In an open letter to mark 80 years since the end of the second world war in Europe, the prime minister said the sacrifice made by members of the armed forces was a debt that could never fully be repaid".