Lib Dems in Edinburgh salute Armed Forces Day

9.13.00am BST (GMT +0100) Sat 27th Jun 2009

Kevin Lang and Alex Cole-Hamilton recently visited the Scotland-Poland war memorial in the Redbraes.

Kevin Lang, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate for Edinburgh North & Leith, has paid tribute to the men and woman who serve in Britain's armed forces at the end of a week celebrating the role they play in preserving a free and safe society.

Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27th June marks the culmination of events held across the United Kingdom to honour Britain's armed forces, past, present and future.

Commenting, Kevin said:

"The bravery of the men and woman who serve in Britain's armed forces is never far from our minds with active operations continuing in Afghanistan.

"Peacekeeping and humanitarian missions give our servicemen and women a global presence. In many ways they are Britain's face to the world.

"It is important that we take the time to show how proud we are of the dangerous and challenging job they do. Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to do just that.

"Despite mistakes made by their political masters, the reputation of the armed forces remains strong in Edinburgh and I am delighted to be able to support them today."