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Johnny Mercer

Johnny Mercer

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Johnny Mercer is a former Conservative MP for Plymouth, Moor View, and former veterans minister

The MoD’s refusal to acknowledge military sexual trauma must change
Defence
By Johnny Mercer
The MoD’s refusal to acknowledge military sexual trauma must change
The challenges in defence are enormous. A constantly changing fiscal envelope being asked to match diversifying and growing threats; friends becoming less friendly and alliances being tested daily. All whilst facing the most difficult set of international challenges the UK has faced for decades.
Taking the knee is about empathy – that's why we should support those who wish to do it
Communities
By Johnny Mercer
Taking the knee is about empathy – that's why we should support those who wish to do it
I’m away from Parliament for a while. I am busy refreshing my Constituency operations; taking up causes I perhaps let slide whilst I was a Minister that really got me going in Politics; fighting for the poor and delivering real tangible change for the people who voted for me in Plymouth.
The government's 'war on lawfare' will protect defence people from the cycle of vexatious historic claims
Defence
By Johnny Mercer
The government's "war on lawfare" will protect defence people from the cycle of vexatious historic claims
Vexatious allegations can haunt our service men and women for years. The Overseas Operations Bill will introduce a triple lock to protect them, without placing the UK Armed Forces above the law
We need a modern Conservative party
Political parties
By Johnny Mercer
We need a modern Conservative party

The Conservatives must urgently demonstrate that they are the party with the vision for addressing the daily challenges of ordinary people in modern Britain, says Johnny Mercer
Cash on its own will not resolve endemic problems in the MoD – we need serious reform
Defence
By Johnny Mercer
Cash on its own will not resolve endemic problems in the MoD – we need serious reform

The argument for greater defence spending is rightly gaining momentum but money itself is not enough to resolve serious issues within the MoD, says Johnny Mercer
We have come a long way on mental health. But real parity of esteem remains some way off
Health
By Johnny Mercer
We have come a long way on mental health. But real parity of esteem remains some way off

We have made huge progress in reducing the stigma around mental health. However, there is more we must do to break down barriers to treatment, writes Johnny Mercer