Poll results: What you said about the 6% pay rise for Armed Forces personnel

Earlier this week, it was announced military personnel would be getting a 6% pay rise – so we asked you what you thought of the increase.

In a poll on the BFBS Forces News YouTube channel, around 1,800 people voted with 52% of respondents saying the pay rise was the best that could be hoped for.

The second largest voting group said the pay rise was not enough, which took 38% of the vote, while only 10% of poll respondents said the pay rise was definitely enough.

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By accepting the Armed Forces Pay Review Body's recommendation in full, the average salary in the Armed Forces will increase by £2,800.

Along with the increase in pay, the MOD announced that the cost of military accommodation would also increase – a decision defended by Veterans and People Minister Al Carns.

Mr Carns maintains the cost of military housing remains cheaper than on civvy street.