Brexit won’t wreck our ‘unbreakable’ bond says Emmanuel Macron in D-Day tribute

BREXIT won't wreak the unbreakable bond, Emmanuel Macron has insisted in a D-Day tribute to Britain's heroes.

At a historic event to mark the moment that Allied soldiers stormed the beaches at Normandy, the French President said there was "nothing" that could destroy "ties that have been bound in bloodshed and shared values".

At a moving ceremony this morning in Normandy to unveil a new memorial to British troops at Ver-sur-Mer, Mr Macron said it would pay tribute to the UK's contribution to the liberation of France.

He said: "The British people have long dreamt of this memorial.

"This is where, 75 years ago, on June 6, 1944, almost 25,000 British soldiers landed in France to free the country from Nazi control."

And of the ties between our two nations he said: "Nothing will break them. Nothing can ever break ties that have been bound in bloodshed and shared values.

"The debates taking place today cannot affect the strength of our joint history and our shared future."

President Macron assured Mrs May of his friendship, adding: "Leaders may come and go but their achievements remain.
"The force of our friendship will outlast current events."

The PM is due to resign as Tory leader tomorrow evening, kicking off a leadership race for her successor.

But she will stay stay in office as Prime Minister until the new leader meets the Queen and officially comes into No10.

Mrs May is set to attend the G20 and European Council meetings in the next few weeks.

She gave an incredibly moving speech earlier today, saying it was "truly humbling" to be at the celebrations with the men who fought in the "greatest battle for freedom the world has ever known".

"It is an honour for all of us to share this moment with you," she added.

"If one day can be said to have determined the fate of generations to come - in France, in Britain, in Europe and the world - that day was June 6, 1944.

"These young men belonged to a very special generation, the greatest generation.

"A generation whose unconquerable spirit shaped the post-war world. They didn't boast. They didn't fuss. They served.

"And they laid down their lives so that we might have a better life and build a better world.

"To our veterans, here in Normandy, I want to say the only words we can: thank you."

Seven British D-Day veterans were accompanied by four children, including Sir Winston Churchill's great-great grandson John Churchill, to lay flowers in front of a sculpture at the memorial depicting three British soldiers storming the beaches.

Mrs May went on to a separate service in Bayeaux with other world leaders - and met with more veterans who served on the beaches.

Royal Marine Robert Williams, 94, from Chelmsford, gave Prime Minister Theresa May a kiss on the cheek after meeting her in the marquee at Bayeux Cemetery.

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