Mervyn Kersh, a nearly 101-year-old Jewish veteran of the Normandy landings, has spoken candidly about his disappointment with modern Britain, describing the victory over Nazi Germany as a 'waste of time' given the country's current challenges. Despite his pride in having helped defeat the Nazis and witnessing the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, Kersh feels that the nation has declined morally and socially, with successive governments failing to address key issues such as migration and national defence.

Reflecting on his wartime experiences and long marriage to his late wife Betty, Kersh laments the loss of wartime camaraderie and community spirit, suggesting that today's leaders lack the conviction of figures like Winston Churchill. He also expresses concern about the discipline and values of younger generations, drawing a stark contrast with the sacrifices made by his own. Kersh continues to share his story with young people, hoping to impart the gravity of what was fought for during the war.