ConservativeHome's ToryDiary: "Membership of the Royal British Legion is no longer limited to current and former members of the Armed Forces but is now open to all."

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"Membership of the Royal British Legion is no longer limited to current and former members of the Armed Forces but is now open to all."

Shadow Defence Secretary Liam Fox has written to every Tory MP pointing out that membership of the British Legion is now open to everyone and encouraging them to sign up. You can join too.

A PDF of Liam's full letter.

November 04, 2008 at 17:21 in Defence | Permalink

Comments

I thought its been that way for a while. I've been a member for 2 years.

Posted by: Matt Wright | November 04, 2008 at 22:21

Its Old news but still worth spreading about. Lets face it being a member of the armed forces used to be by conscription , so it makes sense to open up the legion to all patriots. I agree with the drive to join up BTW.

Posted by: he Bishop Swine | November 04, 2008 at 22:49

very old news indeed.Wake up Liam.

Posted by: michael mcgough | November 05, 2008 at 00:26

The RBL has always been open to anyone the only difference being that we now allow any member to hold office whereas before only ex service personnel were allowed to hold certain posts within branches and counties etc.
In my area both Michael Ancram and James Gray have been members for many years so Liam is slightly behind the times.

John Ireland
Chairman Calne Branch RBL

Posted by: John Ireland | November 05, 2008 at 11:47

Yes a bit slow on the uptake here but a worthy reminder anyway - I've just filled out a membership form.

Posted by: Pisaboy | November 05, 2008 at 13:07

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