Nuneaton’s MP Marcus Jones and the MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, Dan Byles, were pleased to be able to take part in the Conservative Party’s social action project at Conference in Birmingham this year. 

They went to the ‘Social Action Zone’ within the conference venue, and packed a box to be sent to a soldier serving in Afghanistan, in partnership with the charity ‘Support our Soldiers.’

Marcus and Dan joined a number of Ministers, Members of Parliament, Councillors, Party staff, journalists and delegates who also packed a box, with an accompanying note thanking the soldiers for their service and wishing them well.  The parcels will be sent out in time for January, bringing ‘a little cheer for the New Year.’

Commenting on the project, Marcus said: “I was delighted to be able to take part in this year’s Social Action project at the Conservative Party Conference.  Support our Soldiers is an admirable organisation and it’s great to have the chance to send a parcel and a note thanking the troops who do so much to keep us safe.”

Adding, former Army Officer turned MP, Dan Byles, said: “Having served with our Armed Forces I am acutely aware of the risks they face on a daily basis. Taking the time to do my bit to support our soldiers was a privilege. Christmas and New Year is a particularly difficult time for our Armed Forces personnel who spend many, many months away from their loved ones and friends, so sending them some ‘cheer for the New Year’ will hopefully be well received and remind them that we are extremely grateful for their service to our country.”