As you will be aware, National Conference was held in Brighton over the weekend of Saturday 9th May and Sunday 10th May 2026.
For your information, the results of the Motions that were voted upon are as follows:
Motion 1 Proposed by: Guiseley Branch
Seconded by: Blackburn Branch
This Conference requests that the Ceremonial Working Group consider abolishing the procedure of wearing a disassembled Poppy behind the RBL cap badge for Standard
Bearers and Parade Marshals.
FOR: 119 (39.67%)
AGAINST: 181 (60.33%) MOTION FAILED
Motion 2 Proposed by: Mawdesley Branch
Seconded by: Lostock Hall Branch
The Mawdesley RBL Branch requests that the Board of Trustees canvas the Prime Minister and HM Government to make good on a pre-election pledge to support Veterans, and their dependents, who during the nuclear testing programme during the 1950’s were exposed to high levels of nuclear radiation, and have suffered health problems because of this.
FOR: 205 (67.21%)
AGAINST: 100 (32.79%) MOTION CARRIED
Motion 3 Proposed by: Plympton & District Branch
Seconded by:: Plymouth Crownhill Branch
This Conference requests that the Membership Handbook is updated to reflect the need for all County, Branch Officers and Committee Members complete the necessary training which is considered essential to ensure that they understand the workings of a Branch and how to manage their role within the Branch. The MS1 should be amended to contain a signed declaration to that effect.
FOR: 171 (57.19%)
AGAINST: 128 (42.81%) MOTION CARRIED
Motion 4 Proposed by: Worksop Branch
Seconded by: Ruddington Branch
This Conference asks the Royal British Legion to introduce a National Award for individuals who are not Members of the RBL family, to recognise exceptional work that actively supports the work of the Legion.
FOR: 249 (81.64%)
AGAINST: 56 (18.36%) MOTION CARRIED
Motion 5 Proposed by: Skegness Branch
Seconded by: Guiseley Branch
This Conference requests that the Royal British Legion amend the Ceremonial Handbook and associated policy to require all Standard Bearers to undertake a mandatory Standard Bearer training session annually.
FOR: 173 (57.10%)
AGAINST: 130 (42.90%) MOTION CARRIED
Motion 6 Proposed by: Torquay Branch
Seconded by: Paignton Branch
This Conference propose that the Legion undertakes a review of its procurement policy to explore opportunities for sourcing its merchandise within the UK or Commonwealth.
FOR: 217 (71.62%)
AGAINST: 86 (23.38%) MOTION CARRIED
