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A 100-year-old WWII veteran said the war's sacrifices weren’t worth it due to today’s UK decline, sparking national reflection.
On November 7, 2025, 100-year-old World War II veteran Alec Penstone told Good Morning Britain that the sacrifices made during the war “weren’t worth it” given the current state of the UK, expressing sorrow over what he sees as a decline in national values, public services, and unity.
Having volunteered at 15 during the Blitz and served in the Royal Navy during D-Day, Penstone reflected on losing friends and enduring hardships, questioning whether the freedom fought for is now less secure.
Hosts Kate Garraway and Adil Ray responded with empathy, affirming gratitude from future generations.
The emotional interview, aired ahead of Remembrance Sunday, drew widespread public reaction, with viewers praising Penstone’s honesty and courage.
Un veterano de la Segunda Guerra Mundial de 100 años de edad dijo que los sacrificios de la guerra no valieron la pena debido al declive actual del Reino Unido, lo que provocó una reflexión nacional.