Jacqui
Smith MP thanked for pledging to
“do her bit” for British Armed
Forces
Jacqui met with a delegation from
The Royal British Legion at Westminster to get behind the charity’s
call for general election candidates of all parties to support the
whole Armed Forces family. Jacqui also discussed the Legion’s
manifesto and the changes that it is calling for.
The manifesto sets out priorities
for the next Government to improve conditions for the British Armed
Forces past and present and their families. It encourages MPs and
prospective parliamentary candidates (PPCs) to “do their bit” for
Service Personnel and their families, the bereaved, veterans and
dependants.
During the meeting, Jacqui was
photographed with a giant replica of the personalised pledge card,
which she has been given by the Legion in recognition of her
pledge.
Kevin Shinkwin, the Legion’s Head
of Public Affairs, said, “We’re delighted to give Jacqui Smith her
pledge card in recognition of her pledge to do her bit. Our message
to every MP and candidate standing at the general election is very
simple: “It’s time to do your bit. How you do that is entirely up
to you but pledging publicly at www.timetodoyourbit.org.uk
is a great way of showing your
support for the whole Armed Forces family, both now and beyond the
general election.”
“Both the serving and ex-Service
community need the support of politicians,” he added. “Our
manifesto outlines practical ways the next government can help, and
we hope all the parties will give it serious
consideration”.
Jacqui Smith MP said, “I was
really pleased to pledge to do my bit and to get my pledge card
from the Legion. I know the work they do for the whole Armed Forces
family matters not just to me, but to so many of my constituents as
well. It’s so important we all get behind them, and I’m looking
forward to seeing how my party responds to their
manifesto”
Jacqui is pictured being presented by Legion
staff member, Charlotte Tailby, with a giant
replica of the personalised pledge card
which she has been given in recognition of her
pledge.
To contact Jacqui about this
article, please email her at smithjj@parliament.uk
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