Lisa Nandy Fends Off Backlash Over Erasmus and Remembrance Sunday Link

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has rejected criticism over comments linking Erasmus to Remembrance Sunday.

Opposition figures and commentators condemned the remarks as inappropriate for war commemorations.

Government defenders insisted her statements were taken out of context during wider debates on EU ties.

The controversy highlights the political sensitivity surrounding post-Brexit relations and national identity.

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