SWINDON’S Parliamentarians have joined the fight against breast cancer by agreeing to be pretty in pink for charity.

MPs Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland have vowed to take part in the flagship fundraiser, organised by the Breast Cancer Campaign, which will see people wearing pink for the day on Friday, October 24.

The theme of the day this year is to ‘look good, do good’ in support of breast cancer research.

Donations raised by this year’s fashion inspired event will go to Breast Cancer Campaign to fund lifesaving breast cancer research.

Justin said: “Every year in the UK over 50,000 women and around 350 men are diagnosed with breast cancer. Sadly, 12,000 women and 80 men die from this disease each year.

“This is why we need to support Breast Cancer Campaign’s fundraising efforts.”

And Robert added: “We are supporting world-class breast cancer research that saves and improves lives, giving people quicker diagnoses and more effective treatments.

“We hope you will all join us by wearing it pink on October 24 and showing your support for breast cancer research.”

l For more information on the campaign, or to register for the event and receive a fundraising pack, visit www.wearitpink.org.