Name: Harry, the British Veteran in Italy
Uploaded: 2019-11-15T13:00:00.000+01:00
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Description: Harry Shindler is 98 years old. In 1944 he landed in Anzio as a British soldier and fought for the liberation of Italy against fascism. He is the oldest member of the Labour Party and campaigns against Brexit from Italy, where he lives.

Harry, vétéran britannique en Italie

Harry, britischer Veteran in Italien

Harry, the British Veteran in Italy

Harry y el Brexit: un veterano británico en Italia

Brexit Włoskiego Harry'ego

Harry, veterano britannico in Italia

Harry Shindler is 98 years old. In 1944 he landed in Anzio as a British soldier and fought for the liberation of Italy against fascism. He is the oldest member of the Labour Party and campaigns against Brexit from Italy, where he lives.

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My Personal Brexit

Brexit

In 1944 Harry landed in Anzio and fought for Italy's liberation. At 98, he has a new battle on his hands: stopping Brexit

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Antje, Owner of a British Shop in Berlin

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Frankfurt's real estate prices have increased in recent years. Is it linked to Brexit?

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Xavier, ARTE's News Coordinator

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ABBA

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Martyna Pastuszka and Orkiestra Historyczna

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