If the additional Bank Holiday happens, whichever "cause" provides its title, I think it would provide the Government with a lasting symbol of its regard and gratitude to the Services. I also think that it would be a total sham as most MPs display indifference to anything relating to Defence, with many of the Left or Liberal inclination demonstrating a distinct hostility towards it. That possibility alone would dissuade me from supporting the proposal as I would not wish to provide the Government with the opportunity to gain credit for an act of shameful dishonesty. I also agree with many of you who recognise it would become just another day to binge shop or get noisily p**sed with no particular honour to anyone.
If we must have one, I think the idea presented by Pontius N is excellent.