Newspaper headlines: 'Hope' on VE Day and lockdown latest
Several of Friday's newspapers mark the 75th anniversary of VE day - the end of fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe during World War Two. The Daily Star encourages readers to"raise a glass" in tribute to the armed forces who"secured our freedom". The paper says Captain Tom Moore - who captured people's hearts after raising money for the NHS - will lead the celebrations.The Daily Express has published a special commemorative edition for VE Day.
It quotes Tory MP David Jones as saying the site"would earn the nation's respect by just giving the money" back.The Times has a special wraparound front page to mark VE Day, but its top story is on the coronavirus lockdown. The paper reports that Boris Johnson is planning to keep the restrictions in place until June"at the earliest". It adds that Monday's changes will allow people to take unlimited exercise outside and places of worship to open for private prayer.
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