Michael Connarty MP thanked for pledging to “Do his bit” for British Armed Forces

Local MP Michael Connarty has been thanked for pledging to do his bit for the British Armed Forces family.

Michael 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. Michael also discussed the Legion’s manifesto and the things they are calling for.

The manifesto sets out priorities to improve conditions for the British Armed Forces past and present and their families. It encourages MPs to “do their bit” for Service Personnel and their families, the bereaved, veterans and dependants.

During the meeting, Michael was photographed with a giant replica of the personalised pledge card, which he carries for the Legion in recognition of his support.

Kevin Shinkwin, the Legion’s Head of Public Affairs, said, “We’re delighted to give Michael

Connarty MP his pledge card in recognition of his pledge to do his bit. Our message to every MP standing at the general election is very simple: “It’s time to do your bit. Michael has already pledged publicly to the ‘time to do your bit’ of showing his 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”.

Michael said, “I was really pleased to pledge to do my bit when the campaign was first launched and I am proud to carry my ledge card from the Legion. I have spent 2 terms in uniform with the British Army and 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 pressing my party to respond to their manifesto”

Michael Connarty MP is pictured being presented by Legion staff member, Charlotte Tailby, with a giant replica of the personalised pledge card which he has been given in recognition of his pledge.

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