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Tony Baldry pledges to "do his bit" for British Armed Forces

North Oxfordshire MP Tony Baldry has pledged to do his bit for the British Armed Forces family.

This week Tony Baldry met with representatives from The Royal British Legion at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, where he was presented with a copy of the Legion's manifesto for the next General Election.

The manifesto sets out priorities for the next Government to improve conditions for the British Armed Forces, past and present, and their families, the bereaved, veterans, and dependants.

Kevin Shinkwin, the Legion's Head of Public Affairs, said "We are grateful to Tony Baldry for making the time to meet with us and listen to our concerns. The entire Armed Forces family needs the support of politicians from all parties". He added, "our manifesto outlines practical ways the next government can help and we hope all parties will give it serious consideration."

Tony Baldry said "I have been a member of the Royal British Legion for many years. They have an important role to play in highlighting the needs of the whole Armed Forces family. I think it is essential that we honour the military covenant and ensure that at a time when the Army is enduring some of the fiercest fighting since the second World War, we do everything humanly possible to support service personnel and their families, those who have been bereaved, and veterans and their families."

"I have pledged to do my bit and would encourage everyone to do the same by visiting the British Legion's General Election manifesto website – www.timetodoyourbit.org.uk – to find out more."