Veterans are being “failed” by the Tories on mental health, housing and jobs on civvy street, Labour claims today. MPs vote tonight on the Second Reading of the Armed Forces Bill, which the Government says will “help prevent service personnel and veterans being disadvantaged when accessing services like healthcare, education and housing”.
But Labour pointed to a series of issues where it believes heroes are being let down – and says the legislation is a “missed opportunity to make the Covenant a reality”.
Shadow Defence Minister Stephen Morgan highlighted pledges on troops' welfare already contained in the Covenant, which says: “Veterans should be able to access mental health professionals who have an understanding of Armed Forces
Read more on mirror.co.uk