Ministers Must 'Get A Grip' And Stop 'Witch-Hunt' Against NI Veterans, Ex-Army Officer Says
Conservative MP Bob Stewart said he was "ashamed" that successive governments had been "complicit" in the pursuit of veterans.
Conservative MP Bob Stewart said he was "ashamed" that successive governments had been "complicit" in the pursuit of veterans.
Former Army officer and MP James Heappey said the Government should call a halt to investigations into military veterans.
A leaked memorandum warns that veterans should be offered "equal, rather than preferential, treatment" in relative to other groups.
It is after legislation was proposed to prevent the prosecution of some personnel, but that would not apply to Northern Ireland.
Penny Mordaunt said she wants to extend protection to troops from historical allegations investigations to cover Northern Ireland.
Around 600 veterans marched through Glasgow to demonstrate against the prosecution of veterans who served during The Troubles.
Conservative MP Johnny Mercer says he is not prepared to vote for Government legislation until something changes.
It is aimed at supporting military veterans and retired police officers both physically and psychologically.
A rally has been held outside the City Hall in response to British soldiers facing prosecution for alleged offences during the Troubles.
It is reported that between 150 and 200 veterans and police being investigated over the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Police say Lyra McKee's death is being treated as a "terrorist incident".
The men, aged 18 and 19, were detained under anti-terrorism legislation, the police said.
Protest marches have been held in London, Manchester and Plymouth.
The veteran, identified as 'Soldier B', will face the charge of murdering Daniel Hegarty.
Organisers of the Rolling Thunder event said their action is directed against the British Government, rather than the victims' families.
SAS Who Dares Win star Mark Billingham is among the group of veterans who have sent their medals to the Government.