THE Mundell family got behind women affected by breast cancer this week.

Local MP David Mundell and his son, local MSP, Oliver both donned pink to show their support for Breast Cancer Now.

Oliver Mundell was also joined by South of Scotland MSP Emma Harper.

The trio dressed up in pink as part of the UK’s biggest, brightest and pinkest fundraiser, 'Wear it Pink' which is on Friday October 21.

Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell is calling on supporters across the country to add a flash of pink to their wardrobe for the day and raise money for Breast Cancer Now’s life-saving breast cancer research.

He said: “I’m fully committed to standing up for the women and families affected by the disease in Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale and I am very proud to take part in wear it pink. I hope everyone in the local community will join me by wearing it pink on Friday October 21 and show their support for Breast Cancer Now.

“Through cutting-edge research, Breast Cancer Now are tackling the disease from all angles to ensure that, by 2050, everyone that develops the disease will live. But we all need to join forces and act now, and in wear it pink there is a fun and simple way for everyone to get involved.”

Dumfriesshire MSP, Oliver Mundell said: "I used to think 'Wear it Pink' was all about making politicians look a bit ridiculous but having seen a close family member diagnosed with Breast Cancer I now recognise just how important raising awareness is.

“Breast Cancer Now’s cutting edge research is making a huge difference. But we all need to join forces and act now, to do our bit to stop women dying from breast cancer by 2050. I’m fully behind the charity’s ambition and I support wear it pink."

Baroness Delyth Morgan, Chief Executive at Breast Cancer Now added: “It’s wonderful to see so much parliamentary support for wear it pink. It’s a great opportunity for friends, co-workers and families across the UK to have some fun, wear something pink and show their support for those affected by breast cancer.

“Far too many women are still losing their lives to this dreadful disease. On Friday October 21, every cake baked, every feather boa or pink tie worn and every laugh shared will help us create a future where no one dies from breast cancer.

“We will all be standing together, with colleagues and friends, to stop breast cancer taking the lives of the people we love – and we very much hope you’ll join us.”

For more information or to register, visit www.wearitpink.org.