The Tories will today vow to do 'whatever it takes' to protect Northern Ireland veterans from vexatious claims if the party enters government.
In a major boost for the Daily Mail's Stop the SAS Betrayal campaign, the Conservatives will pledge to restore full legal protections for veterans of the Troubles.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch told this newspaper she would ensure British troops 'won't have to fight in future conflicts with one hand tied behind their backs'.
She said it is only by leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) that the party can make the promise to veterans with confidence while remaining compliant with other laws.
Labour's decision to repeal the Legacy Act has left soldiers fearing they could face criminal charges.