Name Change Royal British Legion Scotland
MP Expresses Concern at moves to change the Royal British Legion Scotland’s name to Legion Scotland
Sandra Osborne MP has today contacted the Chief Executive of the Royal British Legion Scotland to protest against moves to change their name to Legion Scotland.
Sandra said:
‘I am aware that local branches of the Royal British Legion Scotland are upset and offended by moves to change their name to Legion Scotland and I have made these concerns known to the Chief Executive of the Royal British Legion Scotland.
‘There is a strong and proud tradition attached to the Royal British Legion Scotland and many of my constituents believe that it is an insult for ‘British’ to be removed from the charity’s name. But it is not just about the name – many ex-service people who are represented by the charity have fought together as part of the British Armed Forces. My constituents are also upset since the name change appears to have happened without consultation.
‘I have no doubt that many of my colleagues from across Scotland will be raising similar concerns on behalf of branches in their constituencies.’
MP Expresses Concern at moves to change the Royal British Legion Scotland’s name to Legion Scotland
Sandra Osborne MP has today contacted the Chief Executive of the Royal British Legion Scotland to protest against moves to change their name to Legion Scotland.
Sandra said:
‘I am aware that local branches of the Royal British Legion Scotland are upset and offended by moves to change their name to Legion Scotland and I have made these concerns known to the Chief Executive of the Royal British Legion Scotland.
‘There is a strong and proud tradition attached to the Royal British Legion Scotland and many of my constituents believe that it is an insult for ‘British’ to be removed from the charity’s name. But it is not just about the name – many ex-service people who are represented by the charity have fought together as part of the British Armed Forces. My constituents are also upset since the name change appears to have happened without consultation.
‘I have no doubt that many of my colleagues from across Scotland will be raising similar concerns on behalf of branches in their constituencies.’