Supporting our armed forces through poetry : A competition  

What is more important than remembering our Armed Forces?In the 20th century, millions of British soldiers died to protect our freedoms and way of life. In Iraq and Afghanistan every day our troops are risking their lives.That's why events like Armistice Day and Battle of Britain Day are vitally important: they bring people together to remember what Britain is, and how it has been protected over the years.Often people are worried that these events are just for older people. But you know it is one of the great myths in our society that young people do not care about politics. When I visit schools and Harlow College, my experience is that young people care passionately about the world, and the humanitarian efforts that Britain makes.That's also why I have recently teamed up with former poet laureate, Sir Andrew Motion, to launch a Harlow Poetry Competition, on the theme of War and Conflict.It...