Mary Glindon MP: Support for military veterans a vital part of how society should repay the debt for their service

The end of the fighting in the First World War started at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11 month of November 1918.

It ended a bloody conflict in which 10 million soldiers worldwide, and almost 7 million civilians were killed.

The death toll includes 886,000 British military personnel and more than 3 million soldiers and workers from across the Empire and Commonwealth - 1.27 million from India alone.

The separate Remembrance Day on Sunday remembers those and all those from the UK armed forces who have fallen in subsequent conflicts.

These events are of greater historic significance to the North East that has long been one of the biggest suppliers of military recruits.

Our service personnel are ready to serve if action proves necessary to the defence of our country.

They are also helping train the armed forces of Ukraine to liberate their country from Russian aggression and brutality. The success of Ukraine will also make our country safer and show we will not be blackmailed by Putin.

Over the years, I have also paid my respects to the military community by supporting efforts to help those who have seen so much and some who have been adversely affected when they transition from the services to civvy street. That is a vital part of how society should repay the debt for their service and trauma.

Remembrance Day is an opportunity for all to pay our respects to the fallen and the injured as well as to thank those who are there for us all if the worst ever happens.