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Andrew Gwynne MP helps launch Labourâ��s Â£1 membership for armed forces personnel

Andrew Gwynne MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Defence Jim Murphy launched Labour’s new organisation Labour Friends of the Forces which will campaign on the service community’s issues, including Labour’s £1 membership rate for serving and veterans forces personnel.

In recognition of the unique role that former and current members of the armed forces play in our country the Labour Party are the first ever Party to offer a reduced membership rate of just £1. The new rate demonstrates the value Labour places on the defence community.

Labour Friends of the Forces will aim to help the service community to participate as they can within politics and use their experience to help build the best possible policy programme - one which will help serve our Armed Forces around the world and the defence community at home.

Andrew Gwynne MP said:

“To recognise the unique role that members and former members of the Armed Forces play in our country we have created a special joining rate of £1.

“Our Armed Forces’ patriotism and courage is an asset to our country and could be an asset to Labour.

“Labour will campaign tirelessly to uphold and strengthen the Military Covenant – the bond between the nation and the Services which proclaims that no one should be disadvantaged in the provision of public services if they have served in our Forces.”

Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, Jim Murphy, said:

“It is a real sign of just how much we value the UK’s brave servicemen and women that Labour is making these changes. We values their insight and experience and know we will be stronger if more people with service experience participate in our party.

“Labour Friends of the Forces will launch the campaigns that matter to the military community, which will be based on the concerns and ambitions they raise with us. We want everyone to be involved, so please do make a contribution.”