I was honoured to attend a Service at Coventry Cathedral to mark the 85th Anniversary of the Coventry Blitz.
It was an extremely moving occasion, with poignant addresses by DL Les Ratcliffe, the Lord Mayor of Coventry Councillor Rachel Lancaster and the Dean of Coventry, the Very Reverend John Whitcombe.
I was struck by the strong messages of forgiveness and reconciliation, alongside a full acknowledgement of the tragic loss of life and the amazing resilience of the people of Coventry.
I was pleased to be accompanied to the Service by my WMP Cadet for Coventry, Martha.