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London WWII veteran, 100, says winning the war 'wasn't worth it' due to state of UK

  • World War II veteran Alec Penstone, 100, expressed sorrow over the current state of the UK, declaring that winning the war "wasn't worth it" due to the sacrifices made by him and his friends.
  • Penstone expressed sorrow over the loss of freedom, saying, "What we fought for was our freedom, but now it's a darn sight worse than when I fought for it."
  • The show's presenters, Kate Garraway and Adil Ray, expressed their gratitude for Penstone's service.
  • Viewing responses to Penstone's remarks, British academic Professor David Betz called them 'heartbreaking' and the hosts' reactions 'patronising' and 'simply infuriating.
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GB News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, November 7, 2025.
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