"and a delusional, despotic dictator in Europe all over again". That not like you to see Starmer in the same light as others ....

But I agree - both with you and TTR - the current state of affairs brings into question why that generation gave their lives, ultimately it seems, in vain. It would / will be fascinating to see whether the new wave of fascists in Europe maintain popular support as much as it would / will be interesting to see how the new wave of migrants might respond to a call for arms. I have no great expectations of either and fear for our children's children in oh so many ways.