The Badminton & District Branch is proud to lend its support to the British Legion's 'Honour the Covenant' campaign.  Below you will find information about the campaign, its aims and how you can lend your support.

The Reason for the campaign:
A career in the Armed Forces differs from all others. Service personnel agree to sacrifice certain
civil liberties and to follow orders; including orders to place themselves in harm’s way in the
defence of others. In return, the Nation promises to help and support people in the Armed
Forces and their families when they need it most. This mutual promise is enshrined in the
Military Covenant, which is acknowledged by all Services.
The Military Covenant does not have the force of law, but has been enshrined through
convention, custom, and contemporary application, and it represents the Nation’s moral
commitment to its Armed Forces.
While we acknowledge that significant efforts have been made in recent years, we believe that
certain aspects of the Military Covenant are not being delivered and that the Nation must now
bring about change to ensure that our Service people and their families get the support they
deserve. It is time to Honour the Covenant.

The campaigns aims:
The Legion believes:
1. There should be a just compensation scheme which recognises the commitment and
sacrifices made when serving the Nation.
2. There should be a greater commitment to support the physical and mental health of Service
people and their families.
3. There should be more support for bereaved Service families.

How you can help:
The Legion is asking for the support of the general public, to raise awareness of the campaign and influence decision makers in Westminster by contacting your MP.  If you would like to add your support to this most worthy of causes please do so using one of two methods outlined below.

Contact your MP by email.  Please click here to send your MP an email, confirming your support of the campaign.  (Please note you will be re-directed to the Legion's official website from where your email will be sent).

Contact your MP by post.  If you would like to write to your MP to express your support of the campaign the Legion has composed a draft letter which you download and utilise.  To download the letter please click here.

More information:
If you would like more detailed information please visit the British legion website by clicking here.