Ed Miliband, Leader of the Labour Party, commenting ahead of the centenary commemorations of the Gallipoli campaign during the First World War, said:

“The centenary of Gallipoli is a moment for Britain to come together and remember those who lost their lives in one of the most traumatic chapters in the story of the First World War.

“The Gallipoli campaign saw tens of thousands of young men serve and sacrifice for our country. They fought with incredible heroism in unthinkable conditions thousands of miles from home, and many of them never returned. We will forever be in their debt.

“Today’s centenary commemorations are also an important affirmation of Britain’s strong bond of friendship with Australia, New Zealand and countless other Commonwealth countries.

“Soldiers came from across the globe to stand with Britain in our nation’s hour of need during the First World War, and they must never be forgotten.”

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