Attack on Soldiers Compensation "Shameful" says Ed Northover.

Ed Northover, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Leyton and Wanstead, has roundly condemned the Government's shameful attack on injured serviceman's compensation.

"Firstly the Government palpably failed to supply enough basic equipment and ammunition. Then they failed to provide the helicopters. Now they're trying to clawback payments to the injured. What sort of message does this send? The situation in Afghanistan is now more dangerous than ever for our troops. Brave young men and women are put at increased risk everyday. And to save cash the MoD attempts to take money away from those whose injuries are arguably directly connected to those increased risks" said Ed. "It is clear that the covenant between this country and those who defend her is being broken by this Government. We urgently need to review the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme to ensure that the consequences of injuries - not just the injuries themselves - are adequately dealt with."

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