A Labour policy I agree with

[bigmarco]

I don't think the point was about turning everybody in the armed forces into a hero, though I must confess that they all have my admiration for their bravery.
The original post was about naming streets after members of the armed forces who have been killed whilst on active duty.
Now I've spent 50 years in South London split between Lambeth and Merton and trust me I've seen some roads and buildings named after some strange folk from far flung places of the world.
I think if a man/woman loses their life whilst in military service for this country it would be a fitting tribute to have a road or building named after them.
I'm quite sure that Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley, Olive Morris, Nelson Mandela, Steve Biko and many others strike a chord with a lot of people but they wouldn't be my choice of names.

[Dedworth]

I'm quite sure that Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley, Olive Morris, Nelson Mandela, Steve Biko and many others strike a chord with a lot of people but they wouldn't be my choice of names.

I agree Marco - we have a few round here named after former self serving Councillors. Still could be worse, if some had their way we'd be driving down Roma Road which runs off Big Issue Avenue