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BFBS Sitrep · July 23 · 1 hr 3 min

Why the Armed Force Bill matters to servicemen and women

Armed Forces bills come round every five years and you might think they’re just a box ticking exercise to renew the legal basis of our military. But they’re so much more, affecting the lives, jobs, and safety of servicemen and women, plus their families. Sitrep explains key measures on military housing, justice, reserve forces, and protection of British bases from drones, currently going through Parliament. And Professor Michael Clarke gives us his take on what the new Prime Minister, Chancellor, and Defence Secretary might mean for the forces.

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Armed Forces bills come round every five years and you might think they’re just a box ticking exercise to renew the legal basis of our military.

But they’re so much more, affecting the lives, jobs, and safety of servicemen and women, plus their families.

Sitrep explains key measures on military housing, justice, reserve forces, and protection of British bases from drones, currently going through Parliament.

And Professor Michael Clarke gives us his take on what the new Prime Minister, Chancellor, and Defence Secretary might mean for the forces.

 

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