Should Lisa Nandy apologise after Remembrance Sunday statement? VOTE NOW
13 comments 13 Next VETERANS are accusing Lisa Nandy of overlooking thousands of British troops killed in conflicts since the Second World War. The Culture Secretary’s Remembrance Sunday tribute prompted fury , with critics saying it wrongly suggested no one in Britain had fought a war since 1945. Veteran Simon Weston, 65, who suffered severe burns in the Falklands War Source: Rex Lisa Nandy sparked fury from veterans and MPs after bungling a Remembrance Sunday announcement Source: Getty Advertisement Falklands veteran Simon Weston said he was “stunned” by her comments.
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The criticism came from the Conservative Party and its chairman Kevin Hollinrake, who demanded the apology. The Sun's own earlier report said the Tories made the charge. This piece calls them only "critics", so readers take a party political attack for spontaneous anger from veterans.
How we know
- The Sun wrote earlier“The Tories said her tribute to the Armed Forces suggested no one in our country had fought a war since 1945.”Lisa Nandy sparks fury from veterans and MPs after bungling Remembrance Sunday announcement (opens in a new tab)
- The Independent reported“Lisa Nandy should withdraw this release and apologise.”Lisa Nandy rejects criticism after linking Erasmus to Remembrance Sunday (opens in a new tab)
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The statement was an announcement about the UK rejoining Erasmus+, which the Conservatives attacked as using Remembrance Sunday for an EU pitch. Readers never learn what the statement was about.
How we know
- The Independent reported“The Culture Secretary prompted criticism from the Conservatives for suggesting in an announcement about the scheme that it would help to honour”Lisa Nandy rejects criticism after linking Erasmus to Remembrance Sunday (opens in a new tab)
He said: “It’s tragic that somebody could be so obtuse. I am stunned.” Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. Sean Williams 52, who served in the Royal Logistic Corps, told The Sun: “My family fought in the Falklands. We’ve lost people. I’m speechless to be honest.”
Ex-Royal Navy seaman Maurice Quinlan, 47, who served on HMS Liverpool from 1998-2000, added: “She’s swept us all under the carpet. READ MORE: UK News WAR' INSULT' Nandy sparks fury from veterans after Remembrance Sunday announcement gaffe LEST WE FORGET William and Kate issue poignant message after joining King at the Cenotaph “I’ve lost mates who gave their lives for our country.” Ms Nandy’s claims about the diminishing prospect of war also appeared to contradict Government messaging on stockpiling.
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Nandy's response. She said she "strongly, strongly" disagreed with the criticism and that Remembrance Sunday was "not a time for politicking". Without it, readers voting on whether she should apologise believe she has no answer to the charge.
How we know
- The Independent reported“I strongly, strongly disagree, and it’s Remembrance Sunday, it’s not a time for politicking”Lisa Nandy rejects criticism after linking Erasmus to Remembrance Sunday (opens in a new tab)
- The Independent reported“Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said she is “horrified” by accusations from Conservative chairman Kevin Hollinrake”Lisa Nandy responds to criticism on Remembrance Sunday ‘EU pitch’ (opens in a new tab)
The Be Ready Campaign told the public to prepare for disruption caused by “hostile state actors”. So should Ms Nandy apologise for her statement? Advertisement Most read in The Sun CHILLING VID Sickening moment two men dump bag containing body of student, 24, on sidewalk LIVING HELL We're living in fear of machete youths… mass riot led to playground bloodbath FIT FOR DUTY WW2 hero, 105, squeezes into his old RAF uniform for Remembrance Sunday in US Have your say in our exclusive poll and fill out the form below for a chance to win a £100 voucher.
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