The United Kingdom has a long tradition of some of the finest, best trained and bravest Armed Forces in the world. We must ensure this continues in the face of ever changing threats, as shown by the war in Ukraine, the energy war and cyber warfare to name but a few.
It is vital that our Armed Forces have the people, training and best equipment to achieve this. Reform is needed to ensure more efficient joined up thinking and decision making, especially with regard to procurement of equipment; this is an area where the Ministry of Defence’s track record has sometimes let down Armed Forces personnel.
Reform is needed to our military covenant with our service personnel. A fully funded, comprehensive Office for Veteran Affairs is essential. Let’s properly protect our troops and veterans from unwarranted, never-ending legal claims. Let’s invest in properly equipping and housing our armed forces. Let’s invest in training our brave people for new jobs when they leave the services. Let’s provide the support they deserve in healthcare and mental health.
We have woefully underfunded our armed forces for decades
The headcount and equipment are below par and we are no longer being taken seriously as a country with a military to defend itself
There is no effort made at all to promote understanding and pride in our armed forces
The population at large has such a woke view of being able to appease aggressors, more worried about gender identity than possible threats, no appetite to defend …
Quite right Caroline. Plus for the last 10+ years our young people have been being taught that the history of Britain is racist, and one to be ashamed of.
Now we hear that there’s a recruiting crisis in the armed services – well what a surprise they’re finding it difficult to find young men willing to fight for it!