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Since his election in 2001, Andrew Rosindell has campaigned consistently to promote patriotism throughout England and the UK.

For many years, he has campaigned to have the Union Jack flown from important public buildings throughout the UK, and in 2010, was successful in his campaign to have the it flown from the Houses of Parliament all year round, not just when Parliament was sitting.

Additionally, he has worked tirelessly to reclaim the Cross of St. George from English nationalists who have done much to associate it solely with racism and hooliganism, and to make St. George’s Day a national holiday in England.

In addition to his work on flags, Andrew has also campaigned for patriotism to be taught in schools.

Regarding his work on patriotism, Andrew has said:

“Patriotism is an important force which binds nations together. In modern, diverse Britain, it is important that we have common culture and set of values to which we all adhere.

Flags, national holidays, celebrations of British identity – all of these help to bring people together. We should teach children from a young age just how lucky they are to live in Britain. It is, after all, a wonderful country with a fascinating history and an exciting future. It has survived precisely because of a successful set of tried and tested values, and these must remain at core of everything we do.

Across the world, children are taught to love their countries and to stand shoulder to shoulder under their national flag. In Britain, we seem to only become patriotic at football and rugby games. As important as this is, we need both adults and children to feel part of something magnificent. What people need to understand is that our flag and national anthem give us all - irrespective of background - something to look up to and rally around. It is vitally important for social cohesion in the long term.”

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Diamond Jubilee

Platinum Jubilee APPG Founded in Westminster

Thursday, 14 January, 2021

Parliamentarians, including M.P.s and Lords met virtually on the evening of the 12th of January 2021 to establish an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee which takes place in 2022. 

Poppies

On this locked-down Armistice Day, let us lose liberty no more

Wednesday, 11 November, 2020

Originally published in the Conservative Woman

Remembrance Sunday wreath

Andrew Rosindell lays a wreath for Remembrance Sunday

Sunday, 8 November, 2020

Andrew Rosindell will lay a wreath at 11am today, Remembrance Sunday, at the Coronation Gardens in Romford. Commenting, Andrew said:

Essex Flag

Andrew Rosindell Celebrates Essex Day

Monday, 26 October, 2020

Today, Havering Town Hall proudly flies the flag of the County of Essex, the historic county to which we are proud to belong, marking Essex Day! In Romford, our Essex identity remains as strong as ever!

Andrew at war memorial

Why the Poppy is as important as ever

Monday, 28 September, 2020

This November will be my twentieth visit to the Coronation Gardens in Romford to lay a wreath and pay my respects to the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for King, Queen, country and Commonwealth in two world wars and in many other conflicts in both the last century and this.

Battle of Britain

Andrew Rosindell commemorates Battle of Britain Day, 15th September 2020

Tuesday, 15 September, 2020

Andrew Rosindell M.P. said:

VE DAY

Saluting our Heroes of World War II by Andrew Rosindell M.P., Member of Parliament for Romford

Friday, 8 May, 2020

Today, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe, a day in which the freedom of our nation was finally won at the end of the second world war.

Back Boris

Kick the Can and We Kick the Bucket!

Friday, 19 July, 2019

The Conservative Party must deliver Brexit.

Cadets

Celebrating Armed Forces Day

Tuesday, 2 July, 2019

Last weekend I had the honour of joining the 6F Romford Squadron, Royal Air Force Cadets and the Hornchurch and Upminster Sea Cadets to celebrate Armed Forces Day in Romford.

Boris

Why I'm Backing Boris for Leader!

Friday, 31 May, 2019

The next leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party has two vital duties to perform: to leave the European Union properly and then, to beat Jeremy Corbyn in a subsequent General Election. It is my sincere belief that Boris Johnson is the best person for the job.

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