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Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
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Army chiefs banned troops from supporting veterans in public amid growing fury in ranks ex-servicemen being ‘betrayed'
The MoD said troops must remain 'impartial' VETS SUPPORT BAN Army chiefs banned troops from supporting veterans in public amid growing fury in ranks ex-servicemen being 'betrayed' ARMY chiefs banned troops from supporting veterans in public — amid growing fury in the ranks that ex-servicemen are being 'betrayed'. A ban came after up to 90,000 people signed a petition urging No 10 not to dilute a law shielding Northern Ireland veterans from witch-hunts. Advertisement 2 Former Brigadier Ian Liles insisted it was the regiments' duty to look after veterans Credit: Durham Union At least three Army regimental HQ shared social media links to it. But the MoD said troops must remain 'impartial' — leading top brass to order support must end. Former Brigadier Ian Liles, 71, who launched the petition, insisted it was the regiments' duty to look after veterans. He said: 'Veterans are being hounded and persecuted.' Advertisement "It is a disgrace. 'It is in the Regimental Headquarters' remit to help them. That is not political. That is a military fact.' Tory MP David Davis said: 'Veterans' voices must not be silenced by bureaucratic interference.' Advertisement Defence Secretary John Healey vowed: 'Anything that interferes with the parliamentary process is something of concern. "I will certainly look into it.' Britain should be proud - today's VE Day pomp was perfect final honour to our war heroes
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Army chiefs banned troops from supporting veterans in public amid growing fury in ranks ex-servicemen being ‘betrayed'
ARMY chiefs banned troops from supporting veterans in public — amid growing fury in the ranks that ex-servicemen are being 'betrayed'. A ban came after up to 90,000 people signed a petition urging No 10 not to dilute a law shielding Northern Ireland veterans from witch-hunts. 2 At least three Army regimental HQ shared social media links to it. But the MoD said troops must remain 'impartial' — leading top brass to order support must end. Former Brigadier Ian Liles, 71, who launched the petition, insisted it was the regiments' duty to look after veterans. He said: ' Veterans are being hounded and persecuted.' "It is a disgrace. 'It is in the Regimental Headquarters' remit to help them. That is not political. That is a military fact.' Tory MP David Davis said: 'Veterans' voices must not be silenced by bureaucratic interference.' Defence Secretary John Healey vowed: 'Anything that interferes with the parliamentary process is something of concern. "I will certainly look into it.' Britain should be proud - today's VE Day pomp was perfect final honour to our war heroes 2
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Army chiefs banned troops from supporting veterans in public amid growing fury in ranks ex-servicemen being ‘betrayed'
ARMY chiefs banned troops from supporting veterans in public — amid growing fury in the ranks that ex-servicemen are being 'betrayed'. A ban came after up to 90,000 people signed a petition urging No 10 not to dilute a law shielding Northern Ireland veterans from witch-hunts. 2 Former Brigadier Ian Liles insisted it was the regiments' duty to look after veterans Credit: Durham Union At least three Army regimental HQ shared social media links to it. But the MoD said troops must remain 'impartial' — leading top brass to order support must end. Former Brigadier Ian Liles, 71, who launched the petition, insisted it was the regiments' duty to look after veterans. He said: ' READ MORE ON THE ARMY "It is a disgrace. 'It is in the Regimental Headquarters' remit to help them. That is not political. That is a military fact.' Tory MP David Davis said: 'Veterans' voices must not be silenced by bureaucratic interference.' Most read in The Sun Defence Secretary "I will certainly look into it.' Britain should be proud - today's VE Day pomp was perfect final honour to our war heroes 2 Army chiefs banned troops from supporting veterans in public Credit: Getty
