RICHMOND PARK MP KNITS TO SAVE CHILDREN'S LIVES

3.09.26pm BST (GMT +0100) Mon 21st Jul 2008

Susan Kramer, MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston joined forces with other MPs in the Houses of Parliament to knit baby hats for Save the Children's latest campaign to save ten million children's lives.

Susan Kramer MP is asking everyone in her constituency to get their needles out and take part in Save the Children's 'Knit One, Save One' campaign.

The campaign encourages people in the UK to knit life-saving hats for newborn babies around the world.

Susan Kramer MP commented:

''The large majority of child deaths are preventable and its wonderful to know that a simple solution such as knitting a hat can help to save a life.

"I hope the fact that such a small action can have an impact will inspire other people in our area to take part in this campaign and knit a hat for Save the Children."

Experienced knitters and novices alike are knitting hats for vulnerable newborn babies in countries around the world. Knitters must attach messages to their hats asking the Prime Minister to make saving children's lives a priority.