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12th February 2010

Local MP Thanked for Pledging to 'do his bit' for British Armed Forces

Steve Webb being presented by Legion staff member, Bethan Herbert, with a giant replica of the personalised pledge card which he has been given in recognition of his pledge

Northavon MP Steve Webb has been thanked for pledging to do his bit for the British Armed Forces family.

The Lib Dem MP 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. Steve Webb, who is a member of the local branch of the British Legion, 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 candidates to "do their bit" for Service Personnel and their families, the bereaved, veterans and dependants.

During the meeting, Steve was photographed with a giant replica of the personalised pledge card, which he has been given by the Legion in recognition of his pledge.

Kevin Shinkwin, the Legion's Head of Public Affairs, said, "We're delighted to give Steve Webb his pledge card in recognition of his pledge to do his bit to support 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".

Steve Webb said, "As a member of the Legion myself, 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. Because of the present conflict in Afghanistan we are more aware than ever of the past and present sacrifices being made by our Armed Forces and their families, and as a society we need to do more to honour their service".