Furious veterans pressure Labour over 'betrayal' of soldiers in Northern Ireland

This isn’t politics as usual. It’s a betrayal of veterans like me

I spent 20 years in the US Army, serving during both Bush administrations. I deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan based on decisions made in secure rooms by experienced, qualified leaders who were advised by trusted military officials and national security experts. Those decisions were grounded in strategy, intelligence, and a deep understanding of the weight of war. Today, those same life-and-death decisions are being made with less care and oversi…

Furious veterans pressure Labour over 'betrayal' of soldiers in Northern Ireland

EXCLUSIVE: A petition launched by a veteran of Operation Banner has urged the government not to open the floodgates to prosecutions of veterans.

Francois calls on Gov to protect NI veterans from charges

Shadow Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has called on the government to take immediate action to protect Northern Ireland veterans from potential prosecution. His comments come as a petition demanding legal safeguards for veterans rapidly gains support, amassing over 38,000 signatures in just four days. The petition, titled Protect Northern Ireland Veterans from Prosecutions, calls on the government to avoid changes to legislation that would …