A Nottinghamshire MP will run in one of Nottingham's biggest events to raise money for a local veterans charity. Darren Henry, Conservative MP for Broxtowe, will be taking part in the Robin Hood Half Marathon on Sunday, September 25 to fundraise for Beeston-based veterans charity Forces in the Community.
The politician served in the RAF for many years before leaving his role as a logistics officer in 2013. He said transitioning to public life was difficult for many servicemembers, highlighting the important work of the local charity which provides counselling, as well as employment, housing and benefits advice.
"When you are in the services there is a really defined structure to your life, families are supported well, and when you come out it is very different. You have to find a job and find your way on your own, and we want to raise awareness that Forces in the Community is an organisation that can help you navigate that," Mr Henry said.
