Veterans & Disabled Abandoned by Labour Government Already
Sir Keir Starmer Announces New Cabinet, Key Groups Left Unrepresented & Election Promise Broken Over the weekend, Labour Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled his new cabinet of ministers, sparking a wave of reactions across the political spectrum. One of the most glaring omissions in Sir Keir's cabinet is the lack of ministerial representation for both armed forces veterans and the disabled. Despite the growing calls for inclusive governance, there is neither a Disabilities Minister nor a Veterans Minister in the newly formed cabinet. This has led to questions about the Labour government's commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by these communities. During the election campaign, Starmer was asked if he would have someone in his Cabinet responsible for veterans, his response was "Yes, we will. I think it's very important". Edit 10th July 2024 - a parlimentary under secretary was appointed on the 9th of July. However, they do not sit at Cabinet...




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