Tories made 'false promises' to veterans, Benn says

In a parliamentary debate, Hilary Benn accused the Conservative government of making "false promises" to veterans in the UK. The debate, which lasted three hours, focused on the issue of the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Benn, a Labour MP, argued that the government had failed to deliver on its commitments to support and protect former military personnel who served during the Troubles. He claimed that the government's proposed legislation, aimed at addressing legacy issues, did not adequately address the concerns of veterans. The debate saw a clash between different political parties, with the government defending its approach and arguing that it was working to address the complex and sensitive nature of the legacy of the Troubles. However, Benn and other opposition MPs maintained that the government's actions had fallen short of its promises to veterans. The debate highlights the ongoing political tensions surrounding the legacy of the Troubles and the government's treatment of former military personnel who served during that period.