Armed Forces Day Celebration

Group photo - AFD

Madeleine Moon MP sponsored an exhibition in the House of Commons to celebrate Armed Forces Day. ‘Standing next to you’ - an exhibition of photographs of ex-servicemen and women who work in the House of Commons was on display throughout the week leading up to Armed Forces Day.

Mr. Speaker officially launched the exhibition on Tuesday 21st June. Contributors to the exhibition including members of House of Commons staff and MPs will be attending together with senior representatives of the three services. Mr. Speaker also presented 8 Veteran’s Badges.

Medal wearers - AFD

Contributors to the exhibition have been asked to provide two photographs; one while serving and one in their current role along with a short biography.

Madeleine Moon MP said

“I felt it was important to acknowledge Armed Forces Day in the House of Commons and to send a clear message that the military is not detached from the lives of ordinary people. People who have served in the Armed Forces are all around us. Once someone leaves the Armed Forces, they do not lose the ethos they gained during their service, it remains relevant to the jobs they do today.”

“It has been fascinating to hear about the military service of so many people we see every day as we work in the Commons and understand how their experiences have influenced the way they work today.”

More information about Armed Forces Day can be found at www.armedforcesday.org.uk