TV star pins poppy on Prime Minister
31 October 2011
Prime Minister David
Cameron received his poppy on the steps of Downing Street this
morning from TV presenter Gethin Jones and London Poppy Appeal
collectors Katy Ford and Sam Amer.
The Poppy Appeal is the nation's largest and most loved fundraising campaign in support of the British Armed Forces. This year's Appeal, which was launched by Gethin in London last Thursday, is asking the public to join The Royal British Legion in standing "Shoulder to shoulder with all who serve".
Commenting after he met the Prime Minister, Gethin said:
"I was delighted to present the Prime Minister with a poppy this morning. He took a lot of time to hear about the great work of the Legion, and like everyone else, will be wearing his poppy with pride."
A UK-wide poster campaign supporting the Poppy Appeal has also been unveiled today. The posters featuring well known personalities including Helen Mirren, Andy Murray, Katherine Jenkins and Lorraine Kelly will be seen around the country until Remembrance Sunday.
Notes to Editors:
Images of the Poppy Appeal poster campaign are available
from the Legion Press Office or in our Poppy Appeal photo gallery.
The Royal British Legion stands shoulder to shoulder with
all who serve. It is the nation's leading Armed Forces charity
providing care and support to all members of the British Armed
Forces past and present and their families. It is also the national
Custodian of Remembrance and safeguards the Military Covenant
between the nation and its Armed Forces. It is best known for the
annual Poppy Appeal and its emblem, the red poppy.
Gethin Jones
Gethin is currently presenting ITV's Holding Out For A
Hero and is the face for retailer Holland and Barrett. Recent
television credits include 71 Degrees North, Police
Camera Action and hosted the Golden Globes red carpet coverage
for Sky1. In 2010 Gethin also took part in Soccer Aid for ITV1
playing for the Rest of The World Team and returned to Radio 5 Live
with his own Saturday show from July, running for 7 weeks. He also
returned to Wales for a week long run in the Rocky Horror
Show, acting as the Narrator.
For further information please contact:
Rebecca Warren, Public Relations Officer, The Royal British
Legion
T: 020 3207 2239 E: rwarren@britishlegion.org.uk
