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Johnny Mercer is a former Conservative MP and Army officer who served as Minister of State for Veterans' Affairs. He lost his seat in the 2024 general election after being dismissed by Prime Minister Liz Truss in 2022.
Apr 20, 2021 · Tory MP Johnny Mercer says he was "forced" to resign as a defence minister over the treatment of veterans who served in Northern Ireland. No 10 confirmed his exit on Tuesday - ahead of the...
Johnny Mercer was the Conservative MP for Plymouth Moor View from 2015 to 2024. He served as Minister of State for Veterans' Affairs in the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Defence, and was a champion for defence, veterans and mental health issues.
Jul 25, 2024 · The former Tory MP and ex-veterans minister provided information to an inquiry into alleged war crimes by UK forces in Afghanistan, but said he would not betray his sources. He faced a possible prison sentence if he did not comply with the inquiry's deadline.
Jul 5, 2024 · Johnny Mercer was among several big name losses for the Conservative Party in the 2024 general election as Labour swept to landslide victory. The former Minister for Veterans' Affairs lost the...
Mar 23, 2024 · The veterans' minister has been served with a Section 21 notice under the Inquiries Act 2005 to disclose information about alleged war crimes by UK special forces in Afghanistan. He previously refused to name sources who warned him of possible atrocities and a SBS member who carried a drop weapon.
Apr 22, 2021 · Tory MP Johnny Mercer quit his role as veterans minister over the government's failure to protect British troops who fought in Northern Ireland from prosecution. He accused Boris Johnson of breaking his promises and creating a "cesspit" environment in Downing Street.
