Local MP Alan Mak has joined volunteers and supporters of the Royal British Legion at Tesco in Havant to officially launch this year’s Poppy Appeal in the Havant Constituency.
He met up with Havant area Poppy Appeal Lead Andy Carter MBE and RBL Havant Branch Chairman Rick Standen to launch the local appeal. Alan bought the first Poppy this year.
Mr Mak then went on to help local volunteers to sell poppies in the Meridian Centre and in Leigh Park.
As Vice President of the Havant Royal British Legion Branch, Mr Mak launches the local appeal every year and is a longstanding Legion volunteer himself.
The Poppy Appeal campaign, which runs for two weeks prior to Remembrance Day each year, collects money for the Royal British Legion that is then given to projects and charities that help veterans and active service personnel.
Mr Mak said: "I've always been a big supporter of our Armed Forces and was very proud to once again launch the annual Poppy Appeal with local Royal British Legion volunteers and supporters.
"The Poppy Appeal raises vital funds to support our veterans and their families, and I encourage people to give generously once again.
"Our area has strong military connections and it's important we do all we can to support local veterans."
