Big Ben, its scaffolding-free tower after its renovation, struck 11 times to mark the start of the two-minute silence on Armistice Day. The 104th anniversary of the end of the “war to end all wars” was also used as a reminder that the conflict continues in Europe. James Cleverley, the foreign secretary, spoke about the Russian invasion of Ukraine as he attended a memorial service in Paris organized by President Macron. “Since 1918 we have been celebrating Armistice Day and paying tribute to the brave men and women who served to give us peace,” said Smart.
