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At Handsworth Grammar, 24 years on
“Have a fearless attitude to adversity”. My message to Handsworth Grammar School as I returned, 24 years on, as guest speaker for the annual prize giving ceremony. Wandering the halls of my old school brought back many memories of my time here. The values and ethos of HGS and Handsworth, my endz, have always been… Read more
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VJ Day 80 on BBC Breakfast
The role of Commonwealth soldiers during WW2 is often overlooked, but in places including Burma and the Far East they bravely fought & deserve greater recognition. On BBC Breakfast this morning I spoke about Commonwealth War Graves Commission efforts to ensure this is so and our For Evermore Tour. Find out more via: http://www.cwgc.org/vj-day You… Read more
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Jay Singh-Sohal appointed OBE for Services to Commonwealth Commemoration
The founder and director of the UK’s first memorial to Sikhs who served during the World Wars has been recognised for his voluntary work in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025. Capt. Jagjeet (Jay) Singh-Sohal VR has been appointed an OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for Services to Commemoration… Read more
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Speaking Engagement in Wootton Bassett for VE Day
In Royal Wootton Bassett for a wonderful VE Day commemoration event with Chippenham Conservatives. A privilege to speak about the Commonwealth contribution to our country and share my thoughts about how we as one nation Conservatives can reclaim the mantle of patriotism. Thanks for hosting my family and I Chippenham Conservative Association and for the… Read more
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VE Day 80
It’s been a poignant week of reflection and commemoration for VE Day 80. Starting with a special Commonwealth War Graves Commission concert at Coventry Cathedral, hosted byStrictly’s Amy Dowden and featuring our Torch For Peace, seen here with the excellent Megan Maltby. It was a tremendous honour to join our Commonwealth War Graves Foundation Chair,… Read more
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