Inspiring the Armed Forces Community to #StandUpServeAgain | Our podcast: ‘Veterans In Politics’
London, England
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Being the best place in the world to be a veteran starts locally—with better connections between councils and the armed forces. It may take less time and funding than people think. #Veterans #LocalGovernment
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A Victoria Cross recipient and two defenders of Rorke’s Drift are buried in Runcorn Cemetery—a remarkable piece of military history in an unexpected place. #MilitaryHistory #LocalHistory
At 37, with a chest full of medals, he returned to Sandhurst as an officer cadet—older than everyone in his training team. The course was tough, but he knew exactly why he was there. #Sandhurst #Military
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Three months on ration packs, improvised gyms, and a tight-knit crew. When everything is stripped back, people adapt—and small communities become essential. #Teamwork #Resilience
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Building a veterans’ community is a strong start. The real test is whether its message makes every veteran feel represented—including women who have served. #Veterans #UKPolitics
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Three months on ration packs, with only a bottle of sauce from home to break the routine. Grim conditions, unforgettable memories: sometimes the hardest times become the best of times. #MilitaryHistory #Afghanistan
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A first for Veterans in Politics: the show welcomes its first Reform Party member, bringing military and political frontlines into the same conversation. #UKPolitics #ReformParty
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A borough can become one of the best places in the country to be a veteran—with visible support, easier access to services, Armed Forces Day, and stronger links to the military community. #Veterans #ArmedForces
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Returning from Iraq changed his worldview—and deepened his drive to understand conflict. With Irish roots and a stack of books behind him, he volunteered for Northern Ireland. Some experiences stay with you. #MilitaryHistory #NorthernIreland
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Saying a name aloud is a small act of remembrance. Even well-intended change needs empathy and the right place—proof that thoughtful leadership matters. #Remembrance #Leadership
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A first for the podcast when our host @jonnyball79 sat down with an old mate, Cllr John Davies, a REME veteran a current serving Army Reservist Officer. Our first guest from @reformparty_uk catch Veterans In Politics wherever you get your pods! #veterans #Reform #Podcast
Download Veterans In Politics Podcast. National resilience faces pressure from great-power competition, defense challenges, and extreme weather. Veterans and the armed forces community can help shape solutions. #Veterans #NationalSecurity
Politics isn’t only about elected office. Show up, join a meeting, help with a local campaign, and use the skills you have. Getting involved can reveal opportunities you didn’t know were there. Download Veterans In Politics Podcast. #Politics #CivicEngagement
Housing is more than a policy issue—it affects recruitment, retention, and how families are cared for. Could housing associations offer a practical alternative to a system that keeps failing? Download Veterans In Politics Podcast. #Veterans #HousingPolicy
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Service members shouldn’t have to choose between family and career. Childcare, healthcare, housing, and partner employment all shape whether they can stay in service. Download Veterans In Politics Podcast. #Veterans #MilitaryFamilies
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Frustration with a city’s decline became a drive to serve and rebuild—from reviving shipbuilding to bringing neglected public spaces back into use. That’s how change begins. Download Veterans In Politics Podcast. #Politics #Community