Mr Johnson would amend the Human Rights Act so it does not apply to incidents before 2000, when the law came into force. This would include deaths during the Troubles.Mr Johnson, who will mark Armistice Day in the Black Country, said:"As we remember the ultimate sacrifice made by our brave men and women for their country just over a century ago, it is right that we renew our commitment to the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and veterans of today.
It comes a day after the publication of a report by the think tank Policy Exchange, which was endorsed by former US Army General David Petraeus.Mr Petraeus had said:"The extension of the ECHR to the battlefield has made extensive litigation against British soldiers inevitable...This is not only unfair to those who have served and sacrificed for their country, it also gravely undermines the morale of those serving now and raises an unnecessary concern for potential recruits.
Mr Johnson has also promised to guarantee veterans job interviews for public sector roles, provide childcare funded by the Ministry of Defence, and tax relief for firms hiring veterans in their first year out of the forces.
SamGyimah Yawn.😴😴
KayBurley EmilyThornberry See the trolls are in full force. At least those serving have more important things to do than to read these silly comments. I expect that many will find it refreshing to see a politician fronting policies that they have suggested themselves, that will make a real difference.
EmilyThornberry Strange when her boss Corbyn has declared that he will disband the military. He would prefer to rely on his terrorist friends to protect him. He will prosecute military personnel for anti terrorist hate crimes. What a hero to lead a once great party.
SamGyimah I get sick when I hear the word Democracy being used when Brexit was corrupt throughout and ignored and they call it 'F' Democracy. And what do we get broadcasters blowing utter 🇬🇧shit day in day out.👈😡🏴
KayBurley EmilyThornberry I must admit I do like EmilyThornberry. Always enjoyable to listen to her. Labour would be a lot better off if she was leader, as would the UK. That’s coming from a life long Tory & former approved candidate on Conservatives national seat list. Did I say that out aloud 🤦♂️
EmilyThornberry But labour hate the army
SamGyimah You won’t be getting my vote
SamGyimah conservatives want brexit...that means leaving...dont call it hard or soft brexit..
SamGyimah LMAO!! Good luck with that 😂😂
SamGyimah Already ignored by the likes of liz mcinnis labourout
SamGyimah So why are the LibDems sending out leaflets full of lies? Simple truth is: the LibDems cannot be trusted.
EmilyThornberry The armed forces can’t stand your leader ! And here’s another promise ! Look anyone can make these promises , it’s creating the funds to pay for them that labour fail at every time ! You betrayed us and we will make you pay now !
EmilyThornberry Wouldn't trust Thornberry as far as I can throw her. Plus shes not shadow defence. Perhaps a better idea to talk to Nia Griffith about it? Not that we'll get anything. UKLabour hate the military.
EmilyThornberry Amazing what is being offered now as it is election time. Now they need the people. When they get in it will change to “What I really meant was..”when they cannot deliver their fake promises.
EmilyThornberry Never heard Labour ever mention this before, never.
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EmilyThornberry Who do we have military alliance with under a lab government, Hamas or the IRA?