Lisa Nandy clashed with LBC’s Lewis Goodall after she was accused of “politicising” Remembrance Sunday.
The culture secretary has been criticised for linking the occasion with the UK’s return to the Erasmus+ scheme, which allows British students to study in Europe.
Britain left the scheme after Brexit, but Labour has negotiated its return.
In a press release highlighting the move, Nandy had said: “As we remember the immense courage of those who served our country, we honour them by building the best opportunities for the next generation through closeness and collaboration with our allies.”
In response, Tory chairman Kevin Hollinrake said: “Remembrance Sunday is a day for the nation to stand together in silence and honour those who gave everything for our country. It is not a day for a Labour minister to try to make an EU membership pitch.
“Our veterans did not fight for a student exchange scheme....
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