A former Conservative minister has described military veterans in the Labour Party as 'useful idiots' after they tore up his law to protect soldiers.
Johnny Mercer, the architect of the Legacy Act, took aim at the former troops who have left Northern Ireland veterans exposed.
The former Veterans Minister brought in the first legislation to shield service personnel from historical witch hunts.
Mr Mercer, who served in Afghanistan, blamed veterans who joined the Labour Party for undoing his work.
The current Veterans Minister is Al Carns, a former Royal Marines officer. Action to remove protections for troops has happened on his watch.
