Armistice Day: Nation falls silent to remember Britain's heroes who lost their lives to protect our freedoms

The nation has fallen silent to mark 108 years since the gunshots stopped and the World War I came to an end.

November 11 marks not only a commemoration of those who gave their lives for Britain in World War I, but also the hundreds of thousands in the World War II, along with those who have served and dedicated their lives to their country since.

At the Cenotaph, thousands of commemorative poppies lined the streets.

Speaking to The People's Channel from Whitehall, Lady Lucy French, great granddaughter of John French, said: "Today is so fundammentally important to all of us to really remember the sacrifices that were made over 100 years ago."

GB News also travelled to the Armed Forces memorial this morning, speaking to members of the British Armed Forces on what the day means to them.

The memorial is inscribed with thousands of names, along with: "We will remember them today, tomorrow, forever."

Politicians took to social media today to mark the occasion.

Nigel Farage said: "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

"At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them."

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said: "Today at 11am, we pause to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

"For our tomorrow, they gave their today. We will remember them."

Bridget Phillipson, Minister for Women and Equalities, accompanied a photo of her outside Parliament with the caption: "Planting a tribute in Parliament on behalf of our community, in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom."

Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: "Today and forever, we will remember all those who gave their lives for our freedom."

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Lee Anderson wrote: "108 years ago today, the guns fell silent and World War I came to an end.

"On this day we honour the courage, sacrifice, and memory of those who served and lost their lives.

Chancellor John Healey stated: "Today, on Armistice Day, our nation falls silent to remember all those who served and sacrificed for our freedom.

"At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, We Will Remember Them."

Over the weekend, politicians, former Prime Ministers and royalty came together to mark Remembrance Sunday.

They were joined by more than 10,000 veterans at the Cenotaph, who proudly displayed their medals while others stood nearby, ready to participate in the Royal British Legion march past the memorial.

Thousands flocked to partake in the Royal British Legion's march, with more than 300 different Armed Forces and civilian organisations represented at the event in a powerful display of patriotism.

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