Day Fifteen, Normandy

Up early to travel by motorcade to the event.

A lot of world leaders in attendance so security was extreme. We sped down a closed motorway as we approached the venue and then through little villages where locals waved flags and the gendarmerie lined the streets, saluting us as we passed.

Spoke to Rishi's team again, civil service rather than Tories, I must admit I quite enjoyed being a big deal. Keir stayed to mingle further with veterans. The PM had left having got two quality photos pushing a veteran in a wheelchair and looking at a passing air display. We didn't really know how significant his departure would be at the time.At one point I was suddenly surrounded by three large security guards and I had to explain in broken French why I wasn't wearing a pass. When I got out the similar pass from the previous day's event they calmed down.

The footage was fantastic, both poignant and visually striking. I got loads of messages and congratulations when I next walked into the office.

Leaving took us ages as the amount of well-wishers was overwhelming. I guessed that the crowd skewed right which made me feel good about our chances - even they were excited.

D-Day, France

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