Tag Archive for First World War

Extraordinary debate in the Lords

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Lord Haskel

There was an unusual event in the Lords chamber on Friday when 146 cadets and 46 veterans filled the government and opposition benches.  Friends and family occupied the galleries and cross benches.  Many were in uniform and amongst the veterans were Chelsea pensioners in their red coats.  A lively and colourful scene in the grandeur…

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We should never forget….

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Lord Hodgson

I have just attended a fascinating breakfast briefing meeting at the Imperial War Museum learning about the plans to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War in 2014. Now that the last survivors have died, we are left with cold shocking facts – 350,000 servicemen left permanently disabled; for every one…

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