FALKLAND Islanders got a visit from an east London MP to mark this year’s 35th anniversary of the Falklands War.

MP for Ilford North Wes Streeting is one of a group of MPs visiting the islands this week (February 21) ahead of the 35th anniversary of the conflict in April.

The trip was organised to highlight the UK’s commitment to islanders’ self-determination and gain a better understanding of the issues they face.

After meeting with residents, Mr Streeting laid a wreath on behalf of his Labour colleagues in honour of the 255 British soldiers who lost their lives during the spring of 1982.

He said: “It was a huge honour to lay a wreath on behalf of the Labour Party in Port Stanley to remember the service and the sacrifice of all those who liberated the Falkland Islands in 1982, particularly after meeting veterans of the Falklands War and hearing the stories of the Islanders whose lives were turned upside down during the Argentine invasion.

"During our short visit to the Falklands, we've seen the fruits of their success 35 years on: a prosperous and thriving community with a bright future. The UK's commitment to defending the self-determination of the Falkland Islands remains absolute.”