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D-Day veteran, 101, says UK ‘disappointing’ amid rise in antisemitism as he receives British Empire Medal

A D-Day veteran who has been awarded a British Empire Medal has said that the UK today is “disappointing”, as he warned against repeating mistakes made before the Second World War.

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London D-Day veteran's chilling warning about rising antisemitism as 101-year-old is awarded British Empire Medal

Mervyn Kersh, 101, from Cockfosters, said being honoured for his school talks on Holocaust remembrance and his wartime service is a ‘wonderful thing’

Evening Standard

Idris Elba and Lionesses lead new year honours list as more than 1,100 recognised

From champions of sports and the arts to foster carers, health workers and supporters of young people, a total of 1,157 recipients, from every part of the UK, have been awarded

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D-Day veteran awarded British Empire Medal says Britain today is ‘disappointing’

Mervyn Kersh, 101, from Cockfosters, north London, is being honoured for his school talks on Holocaust remembrance and his wartime service.

Evening Standard

Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean, Lionesses and Red Roses lead honours list

Sir Idris is knighted for services to young people and Dame Jayne and Sir Christopher are recognised for services to ice skating and volunteering.

Evening Standard

D-Day veteran receives card from King and Queen at surprise 100th birthday party

Mervyn Kersh arrived in Normandy aged 19, three days after the start of the D-Day invasion in June 1944, acting for the Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

The Independent UK

Thousands march to Cenotaph in honour of Jewish servicemen and women

Nearly 3,000 people marched from Horse Guards Parade down Whitehall to the Cenotaph.

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A Jewish veteran from London prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

A Jewish veteran is preparing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

The Independent UK

Bunting, beer and Blanco: In their own words – how Britons celebrated the Queen’s coronation

From lining Parliament Square as part of the procession to playing musical chairs at a street party, four people remember how they marked the start of this new era

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