Motion text
That this House celebrates the success of Armed Forces Day in Newtownards in the constituency of Strangford last Saturday 21 June 2025, that took place from 10am-5pm in Ards Airfield; notes the day kicked off with an official armed forces parade, featuring bands, pipes and drums of the Royal Irish Regiment alongside a display of the Red Arrows, the C47 Dakota and the Falcons; highlights the strong community engagement and how the event aims to honour those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces; underlines the success of this event with over 60,000 attendees and that this will go down in history as a day to remember; thanks the Armed Forces, Ards and North Down Borough Council and Eventsec for their work in making the day a success and also the general public for coming out in their thousands to support our wonderful Armed Forces.
Signatures (6)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
23 June 2025
Swann, Robin
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on
24 June 2025
Allister, Jim
Traditional Unionist Voice
Signed on
25 June 2025
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
25 June 2025
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
25 June 2025
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
1 July 2025
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.