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DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles said Captain Tom Moore should be honoured with a permanent statue in Trafalgar Square.

The suggestion comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed he will join in with a “national clap” to honour the life of Captain Moore tonight after his death from Covid-19 at the age of 100.

The House of Commons also fell silent in tribute to him before Prime Minister’s Question at 12pm today,the Birmingham Mail reports.

People across the country are paying tribute to the retired Army officer who became a national treasure after raising nearly £33m for NHS charities by walking laps of his garden.

Knowles, who helped get a fence built for Sir Tom to help him retain some privacy amid the glare of the world's media, told the PA news agency: "That is my suggestion. Let's get a statue of him up on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square and let that be a focus for positivity.

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"There are various demonstrations and events that happen in Trafalgar Square and to have him overlooking all those things, it would be nice for people to look up and see somebody who is a constant reminder of positivity."

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Captain Sir Tom Moore dedicated his life to serving others, and encouraged people to join in a "national clap" in memory of him tonight (Wednesday, February 3)

Mr Johnson told the Commons: "We all now have the opportunity to show our appreciation for him and all that he stood for and believed in.

"That is why I encourage everyone to join in a national clap for Captain Tom and all those health workers for whom he raised money at 6pm this evening."

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