Telford and Wrekin Veterans & Service Families
An Open Letter to Our Armed Forces and Their Families in Telford & Wrekin My name is Mark Webster. Some of you may know me as a local Disabilities Advocate, but more importantly, I’m the father of a serving infantry soldier. I’m writing today not as a political commentator or disability advocate, but as a worried parent and a veteran who knows what it’s like to rely on equipment that should protect you, not endanger you. Recently, I wrote to our Member of Parliament, Labours Shaun Davies, about the grave dangers posed by the Ajax and Ares armoured vehicles. The details are horrifying: doors that crush users, fuel tanks that fail, vehicles that shake themselves to pieces, and a safety culture that blames our soldiers for “user error” when the equipment itself is dangerously flawed. I shared these specifics because they aren’t just rumours—they’re evidence-backed failures that put our sons, daughters, partners, and friends at immediate risk. I received a reply from Mr. Davies. And I...
