East Kilbride MP trains with military ahead of Remembrance Sunday

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Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, East Kilbride MP Joani Reid has shown her support for military and veterans by training with the armed forces.The MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven is part of the Forces Parliamentary Scheme, a programme designed to give MPs first-hand experience of military life and operations.This week, Ms Reid has undertaken training with the scheme in Wiltshire where she gained a deeper understanding of the dedication and challenges faced by those in uniform.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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By participating in this programme, she hopes to better understand the experiences of military personnel and their families and to bring that knowledge back to her work in Parliament.Joani Reid MP said: "I’m proud to join the armed forces Parliamentary Scheme and train alongside those who serve our country with such dedication.

While I don’t come from a military background, I have immense respect for our armed forces, and I want to gain a real understanding of their work, their challenges, and their needs."The Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme allows MPs to participate in various training exercises and engage directly with military personnel,