It was a pleasure to meet with the British Red Cross volunteers and staff at Westminster to discuss the ways in which the organisation has been supporting people in crisis for 150 years.
I was able to speak to their amazing team of volunteers who routinely support people during an emergency. From getting people home from hospital, reuniting refugee families torn apart by conflict, supporting people who have been trafficked and exploited, equipping young people with the skills to save a life, to working with communities here and overseas when disaster strikes.
The Red Cross know that connected communities are more able to prepare effectively for crises and recover afterwards. Building resilient communities enables the most vulnerable to be better protected in an emergency.
I’d like to take the opportunity to thank all of their amazing volunteers and staff for their hard work in making our community a better place.