As we gather this Remembrance Day to honour the gallant souls who sacrificed all in the service of Britain, we pause to remember not only their bravery but the undying loyalty of those who stood shoulder to shoulder in Britain’s darkest hours—among them, our Jewish soldiers. These men and women, steadfast in their devotion, did not hesitate to answer the call, to bear arms, and to defend this isle with unflinching courage. Today, we remember them as part of Britain’s legacy, woven indelibly into the very tapestry of our national history.

Jewish soldiers fought not as strangers but as sons and daughters of Britain, protecting a land that cherished freedom and valued justice. From the trenches of Flanders to the skies above Europe, they stood resolute, driven by a conviction that Britain’s values were worth defending. They sacrificed alongside their comrades, united by a belief in liberty and a willingness to pay the ultimate price for its preservation.

Yet, as we bow our heads and reflect on their sacrifice, we face an unsettling truth. Dark forces would now attempt to diminish or obscure the Jewish community’s rightful place in British history and to diminish the legacy of their contribution. These voices, emboldened by prejudice, seek to sow discord and to erase the mark of a community that has bled and laboured for this nation’s freedom.

It is our solemn duty not only to remember but to ensure that their legacy is neither tarnished nor forgotten. We stand in tribute not merely to those who fell but to the spirit of service they embodied—a spirit that remains, steadfast and resilient, within our Jewish community today. In honouring them, we must also guard their memory against those who seek to distort the very ideals they fought to protect.

Let it be known, that Britain remembers. Britain does not forget those who have stood in her hour of need. The contribution of Jewish soldiers is part of our collective inheritance, and we will not allow it to be diminished by those who would rewrite our history to suit their own ends.

Let us, therefore, commit ourselves anew to upholding the Britain for which they fought—a Britain where every citizen’s sacrifice is honoured, where every community’s contribution is recognised, and where prejudice finds no home.

Today, we pay homage with gratitude, we remember with pride, and we vow to protect the legacy that these Jewish soldiers helped secure for generations yet to come.

Lest we forget.