BATTLE OF THE SOMME REMEMBRANCE

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That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme on 1st July 1916 and remembers the 420,000 casualties suffered by the British Army during the battle, which lasted until 18th November; praises the Royal British Legion for its continuing work to raise funds to support ex-service men and women, with events including a four day cycle ride from 14th to 18th June to the key locations of the battle; and recognises the vital importance of this work in helping to ensure that the sacrifice, efforts and the interest of past and present service personnel will never be forgotten.