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Tory Johnny Mercer branded ‘determined’ as veterans and Starmer again Labour rival

Keir Starmer has branded Tory Johnny Mercer “sad and desperate” over attacks on his Labour rival’s military service - as a raft of veterans rallied round to back ex-forces candidate Fred Thomas. The veterans minister launched an…

Tory Johnny Mercer blasted for ‘disrespectful’ claims on rival’s Marine service

Henry Griffiths

Tory Veterans minister Johnny Mercer has been blasted over "deeply disrespectful" claims about his Labour opponent's military service record.Fred Thomas, standing against the senior Conservative in Plymouth Moor View, hit back over Mr…

Over 60,000 veterans on Universal Credit as Tories accused of failing army

Henry Griffiths

Over 60,000 veterans are now relying on Universal Credit as Tory ministers are accused of failing those who have served our country.Latest figures show that 4,200 serving Armed Forces personnel and 62,000 people who were previously in the…

Royal Marines hero’s fury at Johnny Mercer’s deceptive assault on his service

Henry Griffiths

Rishi Sunak is beneath strain to self-discipline his Veterans' Minister after a shameless and deceptive assault on his Labour rival's navy profession. In an astonishing social media message Johnny Mercer claimed Fred Thomas - who's aiming…