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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Christopher McKeon

Labour calls for renewed ‘moral contract’ with armed forces

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Britain’s “moral contract” with its armed forces has been “corroded” and must be renewed, Labour’s shadow defence secretary has said.

John Healey used a speech at the London Defence Conference to argue that 13 years of Conservative government have contributed to poor accommodation, falling morale and increasing numbers leaving the armed forces.

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