The 100-year-old man broke down during an interview and expressed his concern about the current situation in the United Kingdom
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A 100-year-old British veteran surprised the hosts of Good Morning Britain this Thursday by stating that winning World War II "was not worth it," considering the current situation in the United Kingdom.
Alec Penstone told Adil Ray and Kate Garraway that he left his job at a factory to join the Royal Navy and defend his nation as soon as he reached the required age.
The former combatant recalled having served alongside very close friends, many of whom died in combat, and expressed that he feels "like a lucky one" for having survived.
When Garraway asked him what Remembrance Sunday means to him, Penstone confessed that he feels his generation's sacrifice and having won the war against the Nazis "was not worth it," seeing the state in which the country is currently.
El veterano de guerra Alec Penstone.
The veteran's concerns reflect the sentiment of a growing number of British citizens. A recent survey shows that national pride has dropped significantly and that the country is perceived as more divided than ever under the leadership of leftist Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The results indicate that eight out of ten people consider the nation to be broken, an increase of five percentage points compared to two years ago and ten points compared to 2020.
When analyzing the data, former Conservative minister Michael Gove argued that "mass immigration" is partly responsible for the growing sense of division within the United Kingdom.
The study also revealed that voters of the Reform UK party show particular concern about the country's cultural direction, suggesting that the party led by Nigel Farage could gain ground in upcoming elections.
El veterano de guerra Alec Penstone.
Additionally, half of those surveyed stated that British culture is changing "too quickly," a figure that previously barely reached a third of the population.
War veteran Penstone left the Good Morning Britain hosts visibly moved with his poignant reflection on the country's current situation. Addressing viewers, he said: "My message is that I can see with the eyes of my mind those rows and rows of white stones and all the hundreds of my friends who gave their lives, for what? For today's country?"
He added with regret: "No, I'm sorry, but the sacrifice was not worth it for the result that is now." When Adil Ray asked him to explain his words, Penstone continued: "What we fought for was our freedom, but now it's much worse than when I fought for it."
