Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attend the Battle of Britain service at Westminster Abbey on Sunday. The ceremony, held between 11:00 and 12:00, marks the 85th anniversary of the RAF victory in 1940. It was the first decisive battle fought entirely in the air and a turning point in the Second World War.

A Second World War-era flypast, usually featuring a Lancaster Bomber, is planned after the service.

Sir Keir Starmer said: “Today, we pause to remember the heroes of the Battle of Britain. Those who stood firm in the face of unimaginable odds to defend our skies, our freedoms, and our future. Their courage was not just a moment of military brilliance, but a profound act of national unity and resolve. This date marks more than a turning point in the Second World War – it reminds us of the values that bind us together: duty, sacrifice, and the belief that Britain is at its best when we stand shoulder to shoulder. Their legacy lives on in the peace we enjoy today, and in our shared responsibility to uphold the freedoms they fought for. We will remember them.”