Alan Brown MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun added a splash of pink to his usual attire to support the Breast Cancer Now charity.

Their annual pink fundraiser, on Friday, October 19, will raise money for vital research with Alan joined by more than 200 other parliamentarians in Westminster.

He is urging his constituents in to join him, as well as thousands of others across the UK to sign up and take part in wear it pink which takes place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Anyone can take part in wear it pink, whether at work, school or in your community — wear something pink, or hold a pink themed event, and donate to Breast Cancer Now.

Mr Brown 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 to take part on October 19.

“Wear it pink is great way to come together with friends and family to have fun whilst raising money for Breast Cancer Now’s vital research.

"As you can see from my photograph, all it takes is an additional splash of pink to your normal outfit.

“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 the charity's research."

Another important cause which Mr Brown is supporting is the call to hold back from a roll out of Universal Credit on a geographical basis.

It comes after a damning condemnation of the process from the Resolution Foundation which says ministers must consider further delays to protect people from financial hardship.

Mr Brown said: “Day in day out we see the impact of Universal Credit in my office. It is not fit for purpose and is a ticking time bomb as the roll out continues.

“I know constituents getting themselves into rent arrears, and landlords struggling because the rent is not being paid.

"The local council has seen an increase in rent arrears as well, which impacts on money available for running and investing in the council housing stock.

“We need to remember that the National Audit Office has stated that the UK Government has no way of measuring any outcomes of the rollout of Universal Credit.

"So when Tory Ministers claim it is helping people into work, they have no proof whatsoever.”