Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth has paid tribute to the ‘courage and sacrifice’ of ‘the generation that defeated fascism’, while marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Mr ap Iorwerth said: "As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE day, we remember the courage and sacrifice of the generation that defeated fascism and secured peace in Europe. The bravery of our armed forces, alongside the resilience of those on the home front, remind us of the values we must continue to uphold: freedom, democracy and solidarity.

"VE Day is not just a commemoration of the past; it's a reminder that the victory over fascism represents a collective triumph of humanity's resolve to live in a world of peace and mutual respect, a day that should unite us all in our commitments to building a safer, fairer world for future generations.

"As we consider the lessons of VE Day, we must also remember that the horrors of war are far from being over. Conflict and war continue to cause scars and cost lives across the globe, and it's crucial that we do everything within our powers to find peaceful solutions. Loss of life in war is a tragedy, and we must cease repeating that tragedy.

"Our duty for those who gave everything during the second world war is to ensure that we never repeat those horrors and that we work to find peaceful solutions to conflict on all occasions."