Charity goes to MPs' heads

Margaret Moran leads the way in the hat fashion stakes

It was hats on for charity at the House of Commons on Wednesday as a group of women MPs donned colourful headgear in a bid to raise cash for charity.

The dozen or so female members chose Prime Minister's Questions to take part in Macmillan Cancer Relief's Week of Hats campaign.

The stunt was arranged by Luton South MP Margaret Moran.

Luton is the historic home of Britain's millinery industry.

Friday is hat day

Candy Atherton, who one of the MPs to wear a hat, said: "A couple of us were primed to mention the charity but unfortunately the Speaker didn't call us.

"We were all very keen to support something so worthwhile."

The Macmillan Cancer Relief Week Of Hats runs from June 26 to July 4.

Throughout the week scores of milliners will make donations for every hat purchased.

Wear A Hat To Work Day itself takes place on Friday.

Overall it is hoped the event will raise £25,000 for Macmillan's cancer care services.