BASINGSTOKE'S MP has added a splash of pink to her usual attire to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink fundraiser.

Maria Miller joined more than 200 other parliamentarians in Westminster earlier this month, encouraging people across the UK to take part on wear it pink day and raise money for Breast Cancer Now.

Mrs Miller is calling for her constituents in Basingstoke to join her, as well as thousands of others across the UK to sign up and take part in wear it pink day, which takes place on Friday, 19 October.

The MP said: “Breast cancer is still the most common form of cancer in the UK. Each year around 11,500 women and 80 men lose their lives to the disease. That’s why I’m so passionate about encouraging everyone in Basingstoke to take part in wear it pink day on Friday 19 October.

“As a Breast Cancer Now Ambassador I am proud to raise awareness of the impact of the disease locally, and to support and advocate for Breast Cancer Now’s research. Breast cancer affects so many people in Basingstoke, so I hope that as many people as possible will get involved this October and support this very important cause.”

To take part in wear it pink or for more information on how to donate to Breast Cancer Now visit wearitpink.org/2018MP.