Lord Mayor of Birmingham supports campaign to save Fusiliers
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham is lending his support to the campaign to save an historic army battalion from falling victim to defence cuts.
Councillor John Lines joined a delegation in Westminster today raising concerns about the proposal to disband the Second Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
The battalion has strong links to the City of Birmingham. Campaigners say they want the decision reversed.
Veterans protest outside Parliament to save Midlands regiment
Hundreds of veterans have been marching past parliament today in protest at defence cuts Credit: ITV Central
Hundreds of veterans campaigning to save an historic army regiment that recruits in the West Midlands have been marching outside the Houses of Parliament today.
The Battalion is under threat because of defence cuts Credit: ITV Central
The Second Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers is under threat because of defence cuts. It was previously called the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and has served in every major conflict since 1647.
The Second Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers formally known as Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers Credit: ITV Central
