Alex Easton MLA has stressed that the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant in Northern Ireland is a key foundation for political progress here and must be delivered upon by the Westminster Government.
Speaking today Alex Easton MLA said:
“I will always stand up for those brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. We have seen only too recently how two army veterans were brought before a court in circumstances which would never have happened in a case relating to a terrorist incident. It was a stark demonstration of the disparity of treatment faced by former members of our Armed Forces.
I will continue to demand fair treatment for those who have served our country and full UK-wide implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant is a key part of that.
The appointment of the Veterans Commissioner is one tangible result of the NDNA agreement which can already be seen in operation. It is vital that our veterans have a voice and a champion focusing on their needs and I look forward in securing the very best outcomes for our veterans.”
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