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On VE Day we celebrate victory over fascism – and the victories that followed
Film director KEN LOACH speaks to Morning Star editor Ben Chacko as we mark 75 years since the surrender of Germany

FOR Ken Loach, the real meaning of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day will be buried in official channels.

“For the Establishment it’s all about waving the flag, running Churchill speeches on replay,” he says.

“They care less that this was the day of our victory over fascism — after all, the Establishment was quite happy to co-operate with fascism in Spain.

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