MP Henry Smith has called on Crawley to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day on 8th May 2015.

This year VE Day, Victory in Europe Day, marks 70 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, and is to be commemorated with three days of events, from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May.

Henry stated that he hopes people in Crawley and across our country will reflect on the 70th anniversary of VE Day, and how the sacrifices of the Second World War ensured the freedoms we enjoy. Standing in the House of Commons or attending Royal British Legion events in Crawley is a constant reminder.

One of the commemorations around the country will see beacons across Great Britain lit on Friday 8th May.