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Sam Barker

MPs call for 'urgent' inquiry into benefits scandal 'treating veterans like criminals'

MPs are calling for a full investigation into the veterans' benefits system , saying it is a "national scandal that should have us all hanging our heads in shame".

Speaking in the House of Commons last night, MPs heard that the current system treats veterans like they are trying to "swindle the system".

Veterans get benefits for being physically or mentally harmed in service - at least, on paper.

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