I was proud to join the Lord Lieutenant of East Lothian and Provost of East Lothian, along with councillors, veterans and cadets at the Armed Forces Week flag raising in Haddington today.
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@eastlothiancouncil
8 hours ago
It’s #ArmedForcesWeek, a chance to come together to honour the dedication of our serving personnel, reservists, veterans, cadets, and the loved ones who support them. Together they make up a diverse and vibrant community that should be recognised and celebrated.
#SaluteOurForces
#ArmedForcesDay
#ArmedForcesCommunity
15 hours ago
Forces Children Scotland marked the 5th anniversary of their rebrand today with a joyful celebration of five recent projects delivered with and for children and young people from Forces and veteran families.
I was delighted to present medals to some of the young people who co-produced the Forces Children’s Rights Charter, recognising their nominations for the Celebrating Forces Families Awards — a well-deserved tribute to their dedication and impact.
Meanwhile, also at Edinburgh Napier University’s Craiglockhart Campus, the Armed Forces Community Big Day Out was in full swing. The event was officially opened by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Cllr Robert Aldridge, and attended by the Armed Forces Minister, Louise Sandher-Jones MP — a fantastic show of support for our armed forces community.
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@forceschildrenscotland @lordprovostedinburgh @louisesandherjones4ned
2 days ago
Today I’ve published my new report on veterans and employment.
Employment is key to a successful transition to civilian life, and while most veterans go on to thrive in second careers, some still need support.
Scotland has made strong progress, but more can be done. We must turn intent into consistent action, strengthen leadership and data, and ensure every veteran can access the opportunities available.
Read the full report at the link in my bio 🔗
3 days ago
