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Supporting our veterans and investing in the men and women of today’s Armed Forces is a priority for Conservatives.

Did you know?

  • In the latest Census, there are more than 13,000 veterans living in Wirral
  • Across Europe, the UK has committed the most military support to Ukraine
  • In NATO, the UK is in the top three countries for contributions (2.3% of GDP in 2021)  

Supporting veterans and their families...

Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Johnny Mercer MP in his letter to veterans and their families said:

Some veterans do face deep struggles, which I will relentlessly strive to tackle.

That's why Conservatives are:

  1. Launching the UK's first-ever Government survey for veterans
  2. Setting up the Veterans' Employers Group to help get more into work
  3. Improving health and housing support
  4. Recognising those employers who support veterans and their families
  5. Introducing protections for those who served, including in Northern Ireland
  6. Stepped up funding for mental health support for Afghanistan veterans
  7. Giving veterans priority for social housing 
  8. Reducing taxes for employers who take on veterans

Read more about the work of the Office for Veterans' Affairs here

Maintaining and investing in our country's security... 

As Wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill said:

A nation that fails to honor its heroes, will soon have no heroes to honor

That's why Conservatives are:

  1. Meeting or exceeding the NATO target of spending 2 per cent of GDP on defence.
  2. Ensuring that the democratic rights of people in Gibraltar, the Falklands and all our overseas territories are protected.
  3. Modernising equipment and improving the capability of our world-class Armed Forces and intelligence agencies.
  4. Investing in training and equipping our Armed Forces.
  5. Maintaining our Trident nuclear deterrent, which guarantees our security.
  6. Adapting to new threats, investing more in cybersecurity and setting up the UK’s first Space Command.
  7. Standing and fighting against terrorism and extremism, at home and around the world.
  8. Supporting the UK’s worldclass defence industry with more orders for new equipment
  9. Supporting the people of Ukraine in their fight against Putin's invasion

We need you! Join us: find out more here

Locally, we are keen to recruit current and former members of the Armed Forces as members and candidates - your skills, dedication and commitment are needed as much in our Borough as they are in our country.  

That's one of the reasons why Standard Conservative Party Membership – and all associated benefits – is offered at a reduced rate for serving and former members of our Armed Forces - just £2.09 a month. Join us.

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