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WWII Veteran Questions Value of War Amid National Divide

11/7/2025

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Alec Penstone, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, told Good Morning Britain that winning the war “wasn't worth it” for the United Kingdom.
A survey shows national pride has declined, with 80% of respondents saying the nation is divided.
Former Conservative minister Michael Gove linked these concerns to mass immigration.
The findings show nostalgia for Britain's past among younger generations and indicate that the government has failed to address issues.

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Alec Penstone, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, told Good Morning Britain that winning the war “wasn't worth it” for the United Kingdom.
A survey shows national pride has declined, with 80% of respondents saying the nation is divided.
Former Conservative minister Michael Gove linked these concerns to mass immigration.
The findings show nostalgia for Britain's past among younger generations and indicate that the government has failed to address issues.