The Prime Minister has paid tribute to fallen members of the Armed Forces on Remembrance Sunday.

Gordon Brown laid a wreath at the Cenotaph this morning, to pay his respects to British and Commonwealth servicemen and women who have lost their lives in conflicts around the world.

Mr Brown joined the Queen, High Commissioners and other politicians for the Remembrance Day service.

Last night the Prime Minister and Sarah Brown attended the annual Festival of Remembrance, held in the Royal Albert Hall. The festival, organised by The Royal British Legion, commemorates and honours all those who have given their lives in the service of their country.

In a podcast released to mark Remembrance Sunday, Gordon Brown said this year’s events would be particularly poignant after the passing of the last Tommy, Harry Patch, earlier this year.

“With his death, an entire generation has fallen silent and we have lost our living link with the momentous events which did so much to shape our nation.

“And so this Armistice Day, we must make anew our promise to Harry and his comrades: that although they are gone, we will never, never forget.

Gordon Brown also thanked all the men and women of the Armed Forces, “serving with such distinction at home and overseas”, and their families and communities.

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