MP hears about work of British Legion

WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones has been thanked by The Royal British Legion for taking the time to meet Legion area manager Gillian McKinnon.
The Legion is the leading provider of welfare for the Armed Forces community and Ms Jones attended an event in the Houses of Parliament dedicated to showcasing the Legion’s work in the Warrington area.
The MP used the opportunity to discuss with Ms McKinnon the changing face of Armed Forces welfare provision in the local community.
The event also offered a chance for her to hear more about the Legion’s work developing Community Covenants locally.
Ms McKinnon said: “It was great to see Helen – we really appreciated her making the time to drop in. Many people don’t realise that we spend £1.6 million every week in direct welfare support for the serving and ex-service community and their families, so we were delighted to tell Helen about the range of services we provide”.
The MP said: “I was really pleased to meet the new Royal British Legion area manager.
“Gillian made it clear that the Legion’s work does not stop on November 11. It provides assistance for members and former members
of the Armed Forces who have been injured, or who need help in other ways, as well as their families. That is a 365-day-a-year job.
“I believe that it is vital that we as a nation honour the sacrifices
made by our Armed Forces, and I’m proud to support the work of The Royal British Legion.”
The Royal British Legion provides care and support to all members of the British Armed Forces, past and present, and their families. It spends £84 million a year on vital welfare work, providing social, emotional and financial care and support to serving and ex-service people and their families. Approximately nine million people in the UK are eligible for the Legion’s support.