Scottish Secretary honours armed forces at Remembrance service
What was announced
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander laid a wreath on behalf of the UK Government at the Annual Service of Remembrance in Edinburgh.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander laid a wreath on behalf of the UK Government at the Annual Service of Remembrance in Edinburgh today (Sunday 8 November 2026).
- He joined the Edinburgh Lord Provost’s Wreath Laying Party from 11am at the Stone of Remembrance, Edinburgh City Chambers, alongside members of the military, veterans and community leaders, to honour the service and sacrifice of British Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families, past and present.
- Remembrance Sunday is a moment for the whole country to pause and remember the men and women who gave their lives for our freedoms, and to give thanks to our veterans, our serving personnel, and the families who stand behind them.
Who and where
People
- Mr Douglas Alexander (MP for Lothian East (Labour (Co-op))) · more news
- John Grady (MP for Glasgow East (Labour)) · more news
UK bodies of power
- Scotland Office (UK government department) · more news
- HM Treasury (UK government department) · more news
Constituencies of the MPs named: Lothian East, Glasgow East.
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Remembrance.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/scottish-secretary-honours-armed-forces-at-remembrance-service
- Published 2026-11-08 13:59:42 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-11-08 14:00:42 UTC from GOV.UK
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