Backing our armed forces

Today, the Conservatives introduced an armed forces package which will support military personnel, veterans and their families and recognise the sacrifice they have made for their country. The measures include:
  • Wraparound childcare for armed forces families, a guaranteed job interview for veterans, a proposed tax cut for every business that employs an ex member of the armed forces – as well as a railcard for veterans.
     
  • We’re also making a manifesto commitment to protect our armed forces from vexatious legal claims by ending the unfair trials of people who served their country.
     
  • We all know which side Jeremy Corbyn is on when it comes to the Armed Forces – and his chaotic plans for two referendums next year, on Brexit and Scottish independence, means he won’t have time to focus on giving our Armed Forces the support and resources they deserve.

Comments

Anonymous said…
If the MOD weren't so eager to cover-up armed forces misdemeanors they wouldn't be being dragged before the court decades later, it would be dealt with at the time.
Chris Whiteside said…
We need to support our soldiers better, and yes, the MoD needs to be more open and transparent.

Unfortunately the people who are getting dragged through the courts years later also include veterans who have served their country and we need to provide them with better protection against malicious or baseless complaints and lawsuits.


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