I received the below email, this evening from the British Legion:
The Royal British Legion |
Dear Mr Robert Halfon
Thank you for pledging to do your bit for the whole Armed Forces family beyond the next general election.
You will soon be sent a pledge card through the post, showing that you have pledged to do your bit, and which you can show to voters whilst canvassing.
For more information explore our website www.timetodoyourbit.org.uk.
Yours sincerely
Campaigns Team
The Royal British Legion
The message was in response to my agreeing their request to sign an electronic pledge supporting British Legion Manifesto aims. I think this is an excellent initiative that should get cross-party support. As described on their website, the BL's central aim is to urge Government to provide more assistance for service personnel, veterans and all armed forces families, ensuring that they get sufficient compensation, legal advice and NHS Treatment - and much more besides. You can read more HERE.
I am proud to support such aims. As a member of the British Legion in Harlow, I have been struck by the tireless work veterans and members do, to help those in the armed forces. I always feel privileged to take part in Remembrance Day each year, in the Town Park, and I often think it incredible to see the care and organisation that the local BL do, to ensure that the event is observed in such a special way.
Our nation is lucky to have such fine armed forces. It must be our duty to provide the care and after-care that they and their families need. I wish the BL Manifesto every success and hope their requests are adopted by all parties of whatever political persuasion. I certainly will be writing to our Shadow Defence Secretary, Liam Fox MP, to urge his support.
I am proud to support such aims. As a member of the British Legion in Harlow, I have been struck by the tireless work veterans and members do, to help those in the armed forces. I always feel privileged to take part in Remembrance Day each year, in the Town Park, and I often think it incredible to see the care and organisation that the local BL do, to ensure that the event is observed in such a special way.
Our nation is lucky to have such fine armed forces. It must be our duty to provide the care and after-care that they and their families need. I wish the BL Manifesto every success and hope their requests are adopted by all parties of whatever political persuasion. I certainly will be writing to our Shadow Defence Secretary, Liam Fox MP, to urge his support.
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