Historic Moment
Sir Keir Starmer made history as the first British Prime Minister to observe Armistice Day in France since Winston Churchill. Standing alongside President Emmanuel Macron, they paid tribute to the fallen soldiers in a solemn service.
Commemoration
This significant event, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Churchill's salute to President Charles de Gaulle, took place in Paris. Together, Sir Keir and President Macron laid a wreath and relit the flame at the Arc de Triomphe.
Nationwide Remembrance
Back in the UK, the nation paused for two minutes of silence at 11am. From train stations to schools and fire stations, people across the country marked the moment when the armistice of World War One began.
Remembering the Fallen
Events were held in various cities including Bristol, Cambridge, Nottingham, Liverpool, and Dover. In Glasgow, veterans were led through the station by a piper, while in Wales, county hall was illuminated in honor of the occasion.
Discussions with President Macron
During his visit to Paris, Sir Keir Starmer and President Macron also discussed strategies to support Ukraine and ensure its stability through the winter months.
