Gordon Birtwistle & Burnley Liberal Democrats

The news of the Olympic Torch’s route through Burnley on June 23^rd 2012 was announced on Monday and has been celebrated by the local MP Gordon Birtwistle.

As one of just over a thousand villages, towns and cities that will host the iconic flame, Burnley is honoured to be involved in the celebrations that will take place across the country.

The Liberal Democrat Mr Birtwistle praised the spirit of the town and believes that it was instrumental to the win. “It will undoubtedly be an extremely memorable occasion; probably the first and maybe only time that many local residents will have seen the torch and to see it come through our streets will be truly remarkable. I am thrilled that the organisers have recognised what a special place Burnley is and that we will be a part of this historic process.”

The flame which will pass within 10 miles of 95% of the UK population will enter the country on May 18^th following its ignition in Olympia, Greece. The torch will then travel the length and breadth of the country, covering 8,000 miles and featuring 8,000 torchbearers before reaching the Olympic Park in London on July 27^th.

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