Veterans
Blackpool has a strong and proud history of honouring those who have served in our armed forces.
In 2008 Gordon was asked to Chair Parliament's first All-Party Group for Veterans. On these pages you can read about Gordon's work on Veterans' issues in Parliament, and also his efforts locally to help bring the National Veterans Week celebrations to Blackpool in June 2008.
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Gordon Meets Veterans Minister On Blackpool Visit
2010/03/29
Gordon welcomed Veterans Minister Kevan Jones at the town’s British Legion Club and announced proposals for a Parliamentary enquiry into issues facing service personnel leaving the service early
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Gordon Celebrates Blackpool Legion Poppython
2009/10/27
Gordon has celebrated the Blackpool Legion Poppython with his visit to the King Street Club and by tabling a Parliamentary motion
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Gordon Backs British Legion Manifesto
2009/10/05
Gordon has pledged his support for the Royal British Legion manifesto
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Gordon presents award to local legion champion
2009/06/18
Blackpool South MP Gordon Marsden and Veterans Minister Derek Twigg MP made a joint presentation on Friday to Blackpool community champion Mrs Irene Hargreaves from the Blackpool British Legion
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Gordon Backs Veterans
2009/06/18
Gordon today backed two new campaigns which recognise the brave work done by the UK armed forces and the rights of veterans
