It’s Armed Forces Day and I Salute You All!

June 27, 2020 in News

It's Armed Forces Day and I just wanted to give a shout out to our Armed Forces who work tirelessly around the world defending our country, promoting peace, delivering aid, fighting terrorism, or helping test for COVID-19! They are always ready to help in times of crisis.

The dedicated men and women of our Armed Forces deserve to be recognised for all the hard work they do in the background of our busy lives, just like the NHS - they are part of the backbone of our Country.

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James Newport

Essex County Councillor for Rayleigh North, Rochford District Councillor for Downhall & Rawreth and Rayleigh Town Councillor for Sweyne.