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<p>The Government believes it is fitting to give the whole nation a chance to commemorate
the<br>sacrifices made during the Second World War, to secure the democratic freedoms
we enjoy today</p><p>This will be done by moving the early May Bank Holiday from 4
to 8 May, the 75 th Anniversary of<br>Victory in Europe (VE) Day<br>On this historic
occasion the Government wants to ensure as many people as possible have the<br>valuable
opportunity to pay a fitting tribute to our remaining heroes of the Second World War.
The<br>day will also serve as an occasion thank all members of the Armed Forces Family
who have<br>served and who continue to serve our country.</p><p><br>We recognise there
will be implications for the counting of votes in some of the Police and Crime<br>Commissioner,
London Mayoral and Assembly, combined authority mayoral, local mayoral and<br>local
government elections which will have taken place the day before the VE Day bank holiday
in<br>2020. We are continuing to discuss these practical implications with local authorities
and electoral<br>administrators.</p>
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