As we celebrate Armed Forces Day, Robert Largan says thank you to all the people working in our Armed Forces and crucial defence jobs locally.

This is the eleventh Armed Forces Day, and it presents an opportunity to say thank you to our servicemen and women here and around the world. It is a chance to recognise the great sacrifice they have made for their country – often spending long periods of time away from home.

In the East Midlands region, which includes High Peak, there are 34,750 men and women working keep our country safe, upholding our nation’s security and prosperity.

The Conservatives remain committed to meeting the NATO target to spend two per cent of GDP on defence, upholding our position as a global world leader.

Commenting, Robert Largan, Conservative Candidate for High Peak, said:

“Armed Forces Day is an opportunity for us to say thank you to all the men and women working to keep our country safe from increasing threats around the world.

“Unlike Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour, the Conservatives will always prioritise defence; we truly recognise the sacrifice our brave Armed Forces have made for our country and want Britain to remain a global leader in defence”.

 “It is an opportunity for us to express our gratitude to those who are in the regular service, the reserves, the cadets and those who served in uniform, our brave veterans.”