THE Prime Minister has backed an East Lancashire MP’s campaign to send packages to troops in Afghanistan.
Rossendale and Darwen MP Jake Berry and his team were busy packing boxes for charity Support Our Soldiers at Rawtenstall Asda on Saturday. More than 200 boxes were filled and the campaign - backed by the Lancashire Telegraph - continues on Saturday at Darwen Sainsbury’s in Hardman Way.
Prime Minister David Cameron said: “I would like to congratulate Mr Berry and everyone in Rossendale and Darwen who has taken part in this excellent intiative.
“I have seen these boxes being unloaded in Afghanistan and can confirm the pleasure and support they give to our troops in Afghanistan.”
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