Lee Anderson, MP for Ashfield and Eastwood, met comedian Paul Chuckle to help support Marie Curie’s biggest fundraising campaign.

Lee and Paul, TV comedian and entertainer known for being one half of comedy duo The Chuckle Brothers, are backing end of life charity Marie Curie’s the Great Daffodil Appeal.

They are encouraging local people to donate and wear one of the charity’s daffodil pins to help fund vital care and support for people living with a terminal illness, and their families. Donations also support the charity’s Information and Support line, which provides a listening ear to anyone dealing with any aspect of death, dying and bereavement.

The campaign, held every March, was forced to cancel its public collections for the past two years due to the pandemic. This year, fundraising events and collections are going ahead, and the charity is urging new and existing supporters to come forward to show their support.

Lee said: “This is a fantastic charity and I know many families who have reached out to them. From the expert care given by Marie Curie Nurses, through to the reassuring voices on the support line – its services have never been more in need. But they can only continue to reach those in urgent need of help with the generosity of the public. That is why I am supporting the Great Daffodil Appeal this March.”

During the appeal a annual National Day of Reflection will take place. On 23 March, the charity is encouraging everyone to wear a daffodil pin and take a moment to show their support for the millions of people bereaved during the pandemic and remember the people lost.

For more information on how to support or donate to Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal visit: mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil