Local MP David Mundell joined other colleagues at Parliament in welcoming home from Afghanistan members of the 1st Mechanised Brigade on Tuesday.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Armed Forces invited Brigadier Rupert Jones MBE and 120 representatives of 1st Mechanised Brigade to march into Parliament today. The brigade was accompanied by the Band of The Life Guards.
Prime Minister David Cameron was also on hand to welcome home the soldiers, and thanked them for their hard and dangerous work on behalf of the UK.
Mr Mundell echoed his sentiments, saying: “Along with a number of my fellow Members of Parliament, I was proud to have the opportunity to welcome 1st Mechanised Brigade home from Afghanistan at the Palace of Westminster. Their achievements in what remains an extremely tough and dangerous operational environment should not be underestimated.
“As well as welcoming home those who have served, in particular we should remember those who have not returned. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten.”
Mr Mundell added: “There is great support for our troops and there has been a real change in the way civilians think about our soldiers thanks to the awareness charities like Help for Heroes have been raising.”