Far too often the UK government has let down our service personnel and veterans

The daily challenges faced by the men and women of our armed forces are not confined to conflict zones. With no unionised workforces, no working time agreements, and family lives facing constant disruption, it is a way of life that is alien to many of us. In signing up, service personnel are making a commitment not only to serve, but to surrendering many of the rights most of us take for granted.