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Sir John Major, former UK Prime Minister - are the lessons of WW2 being forgotten?

May 11, 2025 · 23m

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Nick Robinson speaks to Sir John Major, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It’s 80 years since VE day marked the end of WW2 in Europe - and Sir John reflects on the lessons that should be remembered from the conflict. He is the last British Prime Minister who was alive during the Second World War. Sir John warns democracy should not be taken for granted, and is in retreat in some parts of the world - where tyranny is instead taking its place. He sets out his belief in fighting for the freedom of Ukraine, in a stronger Nato, and in a united Europe able to defend itself. The former prime minister also looks back at previous Victory in Europe days, and the moving ceremonies, moments…