Monday 14 April 2008

Armed Forces Day gets go ahead?

According to the BBC's website it now looks likely that Britain is to hold an Armed Forces Day to allow the public to show their support and respect for the military. In a letter seen by the Sunday Telegraph, the prime minister signals that plans are being drawn up for "a special day of celebration".

The PM is reportedly seeking to involve the Premier League football clubs in the celebrations by suggesting that they host honour parades similar to the one that took place at Aston Villa's stadium last season.

After a decade of indifferent and demeaning treatment at the hands of Blair, Brown and Co., the Armed Forces seem suddenly to be the flavour of the month with the Labour Government.

Link> BBC: Brown supports 'Armed Forces Day'
Link> The Telegraph: Victory for Armed Forces Day campaign
Link> The Mirror: Soldiers in football ground parade to boost public support
Link> AV: Pressure mounts for Armed Forces Day (II)
Link> AV: Pressure mounts for Armed Forces Day (I)