MP: Allow vets to get medals

Wednesday 31 October 2012

David Cameron was urged today to reverse a decision which is blocking some WWII veterans from receiving a Russian medal for achievements on Arctic convoys.

Speaking less than a fortnight before Armistice Day, Redcar Labour MP Ian Swales said the Prime Minister must act swiftly to allow the Russians awarding the Ushakov medal.

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