Theresa May confirms new tribute to tragic First World War soldier from Leeds

The life and tragic death of Leeds soldier George Ellison will be commemorated by Theresa May later this week as Europe marks the centenary of the end of the First World War.

George, a 40-year-old father from Richmond Hill, was the last British soldier killed in action during the conflict, dying just 90 minutes before the Armistice took effect.

And today it was confirmed that Mrs May will lay a wreath at his grave when she visits the St Symphorien Military Cemetery, near Mons in Belgium, on Friday.