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Tom Gordon MP plants a stake in Speaker's Garden of Remembrance

Thursday, 7 November 2024 06:45

Harrogate MP Tom Gordon has planted a stake in Speaker's Garden of Remembrance.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has planted a stake in the Speaker of the House of Commons' Garden of Remembrance.

The Speaker has installed a ‘Constituency Garden of Remembrance’ at the Houses of Parliament every November since 2021, in partnership with the Royal British Legion.

The Garden provides an opportunity for MPs to participate in an act of remembrance at Parliament that represents the entire United Kingdom, to honour the sacrifices made by so many in defending our democratic freedoms and way of life.

Tom also attended the Industry and Parliament Trust’s annual Poppy Ride yesterday (Wednesday).

The Poppy Ride encourages MPs and Peers to cycle as far as they can in 5 minutes to help raise money to raise funds and awareness for the Poppy Appeal.

Tom said:

“It was humbling to plant my stake at the Garden of Remembrance today. In an age when our democratic freedoms seem to be under attack, it is so important to make sure that we keep honouring those who gave their lives to defend those freedoms. Their sacrifice is inspiring.

“I was also pleased today to take part in the Poppy Ride in support of the Poppy Appeal. It is a great cause and I would encourage all who are able to give to it.

“I look forward to seeing many residents of Harrogate and Knaresborough at this Sunday’s Remembrance events. These are really important events, as we can’t forget the sacrifices that previous generations of people from Harrogate and Knaresborough made.”

The Royal British Legion was first founded after the First World War. The RBL’s yearly Poppy Appeal campaign pays tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

This Remembrance Sunday (10th November), Tom will be attending a number of Remembrance events around Harrogate and Knaresborough.

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