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| 6 Jul 2022 | |
| OE news |
Johnny Mercer MP (Pennell 1995-2000) has been appointed Minister of State (Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) at the Cabinet Office.
He was previously Minister for Defence People and Veterans in the Ministry of Defence and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs in the Cabinet Office from 28 July 2019 to 20 April 2021.
Johnny was first elected as the Conservative MP for Plymouth Moor View in 2015 and held the seat in the 2017 general election with an increased majority. Before that he served in the army for 12 years and was a captain in 29 Commando, making three tours of Afghanistan.
He has long campaigned for the rights of veterans, particularly in the area of mental health.
In a statement about his appointment he said:
'Delighted to be the UK’s first Cabinet Minister for Veterans Affairs, which together with the Office for Veterans Affairs, finally aligns us with our international allies in how veterans are represented across Government. Promises to our veterans are important, and will be kept.'
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