Royal British Legion calls for Starmer to fulfil forces covenant pledge

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is being urged to fulfil his pledge to place the Armed Forces Covenant in law. (Jack Hill/The Times) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer must strengthen a Government-wide pledge to support veterans by enshrining it in law, the Royal British Legion (RBL) has said.

The leading military charity, responsible for each year’s poppy appeal, has written to the Prime Minister, urging him to fulfil a pledge to place the Armed Forces Covenant in law.