During commemorations marking eight decades since Victory over Japan Day, a military veteran speaking to GB News presenter Patrick Christys shared deeply personal reflections about his family's wartime service and Britain's current trajectory.
The former serviceman revealed that his uncle, who died several years ago, had been stationed in Singapore during the conflict.
The veteran expressed profound admiration for the late Queen Elizabeth II, under whom he had served, describing her as "the greatest woman to have graced this country" who "never put a foot wrong". He suggested that if the monarch were still alive, she would have prevented Prime Minister Keir Starmer from pursuing his current policies.
The former soldier acknowledged the pride military personnel feel about their service and the bonds formed through shared experiences.
The audience member is also a veteran
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When questioned about whether Britain remains worth defending, the veteran delivered a stark warning about immigration policies.
"We have escalating problems about to hit this country and he is allowing people, unsupervised, to come into this country," he stated during the broadcast.
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The former serviceman issued an ominous prediction about the consequences of current border management. "Mark my words, in 12 months, you will see murders and all sorts on the streets," he warned viewers.
Despite expressing pride in military achievements, the veteran conveyed deep dissatisfaction with contemporary Britain. "We're proud of what we did but we're not happy today. It's a disgrace," he concluded, articulating frustration shared by many who served their country.
Patrick Christys asked audience members whether they think Britain was worth fighting for
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The veteran's comments coincided with nationwide ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender on 15 August 1945, which ended the Second World War.
Communities across Britain observed a two-minute silence at midday, whilst memorial services took place at locations including Sandbach, where the Royal British Legion and Cheshire Regiment Association gathered to honour fallen soldiers.
King Charles III delivered a recorded address from Clarence House, emphasising how wartime allies had "learned to coordinate their efforts across vast distances, faiths and cultural divides".
The monarch stressed that those who served during VJ Day provided not only freedom but demonstrated how it must be safeguarded.
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The National Memorial Arboretum hosted a televised remembrance service featuring 400 military personnel, whilst the Red Arrows performed alongside historic Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft in commemorative flypasts.
Recent polling data reveals widespread scepticism about the government's ability to manage irregular migration. A YouGov survey of 8,731 adults found that 48 per cent believe British administrations lack the capacity to control small boat arrivals, whilst only 44 per cent maintain confidence in ministerial capabilities.
The number of migrants crossing the Channel since Labour's election victory has surpassed 50,000, reaching this milestone seven months faster than under Rishi Sunak's administration.
This equates to one arrival every eleven minutes since the general election.
Channel crossings have surged to 27,029 this year, representing a 47 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Since the crisis began in 2018, 178,167 migrants have reached British shores, with approximately four per cent subsequently removed.