A military parade marking the eightieth anniversary of VE Day has been rejected by councillors because it is “too elitist”.
Dacorum borough council in Hertfordshire has eschewed hosting any formal event to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe on May 8.
This is despite the Lib Dem-run council holding a day-long event last year called “50 Fest” – which included a colourful parade through Hemel Hempstead – to mark its 50th birthday.
