Carns: World most fractious I've seen it in 25 years
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Carns: World most fractious I've seen it in 25 years
Alistair Carns says the current geopolitical environment is the most "fractious I've known it in 24 years of service".
Speaking on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the veterans minister adds that the government's new Valour network will "ensure veterans can get the support they require in the fastest possible time in the right form".
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Veterans Minister Alistair Carns says military morale is at its lowest in 14 years, with poor housing a major factor. Labour has pledged to upgrade 1,000 homes and introduce a consumer charter aimed at improving living standards and support for Armed Forces families.
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Nigel Huddleston admitted the Conservative Party faces significant challenges after losing over 650 local council seats. He stressed the party's ongoing renewal process, aiming to return to core Conservative values. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Wes Streeting has said that Reform UK poses a genuine threat to Labour and is now being regarded as a serious opposition force following the party’s strong performance in the local elections. Both Labour and the Conservatives are facing pressure to turn around their fortunes after Reform gained control of 10 councils and secured more than 600 seats in Thursday’s polls. The Health Secretary acknowledged that Reform UK is a significant threat and that his party is taking it seriously. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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