Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch will attend the national service of remembrance at the Cenotaph in London today.

Before that, the Prime Minister said that “the courage and sacrifice of so many people over generations” brings the country together on Remembrance Day “in a spirit of deepest gratitude and respect”.

Sir Keir said: “This weekend we come together to honor those who have sacrificed their lives to keep our country safe.

“The freedoms we enjoy today – our democracy, our values, our way of life – have been hard won over generations.

“We are forever indebted to those brave souls who fought to defend this country and made the ultimate sacrifice.

“We honor them today and always. We remember them today and always.”

In total, nearly 6,000 personnel will be deployed to overseas operations and bases around the world on Remembrance Sunday.

Defense Secretary John Healey said it was a “duty” to “educate future generations about their courage and commitment to defending Britain”.

Mr Healey added: “On Remembrance Sunday we unite behind our armed forces community and honor those who gave their lives for our freedom.

“We remember those who fell liberating Europe on D-Day 80 years ago. And we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country in conflicts before and after.”