The House of Commons won the annual Macmillan Lords v Commons Tug of War competition.

Mike Penning, MP for Hemel Hempstead, captained the House of Commons Tug-of-War team to victory in the annual Lords v Commons competition.

The competition took place on Tuesday 8th June in the beautiful setting of Westminster Abbey’s College Gardens and raises money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Last year £98,000 was raised, this year organisers are hoping to raise £130,000, which could pay for three Macmillan Nurses, fund five Macmillan benefits advisers or allow 3,000 people to reach Cancerline-telephone helpline.

The event is backed by corporate support from Taylor Wimpey and BAE Systems.

Mike said:
“After losing last year, it was great to beat the Lords this year and return the trophy to its rightful place. It makes all the training worthwhile…well, ok, most of the training is done in the pub!”

He added:
“Seriously though it is a great way to support Macmillan and the amount raised for this excellent charity is incredible.”

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