Captain Sir Tom Moore hailed as 'beacon of hope' as he dies aged 100 | Prestwich and Whitefield Guide
“It is quite astonishing that at the age of 100 he raised more than £32 million for the NHS, and so gave countless others their own chance to thank the extraordinary men and women who have protected us through the pandemic. “He became not just a national inspiration but a beacon of hope for the world. Our thoughts are with his daughter Hannah and all his family.” Mr Johnson spoke to Ms Ingram-Moore to offer his condolences and the flag above 10 Downing Street will fly at half-mast. Buckingham Palace said the Queen and the royal family’s thoughts are with Sir Tom’s family and she is...