Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate Tim Eagle, Moray is pledging to back Scotland’s military personnel and their families.
Tim Eagle has highlighted a series of pledges from party leader Douglas Ross including the commitment of an Armed Forces and Veterans Bill.
This bill would further enshrine the Armed Forces Covenant into law in Scotland for devolved services including local authorities such as Moray and the NHS, while also encouraging businesses in Moray to sign up to the Covenant.
The Scottish Conservatives are also pledging to introduce a specific help to buy scheme to support veterans and their families when buying a home in Scotland, with the SNP shutting down a previous scheme.
Veteran households in Moray that are in receipt of Universal Credit will be able to receive an extra £520 per year under the party’s plans if they fall into financial distress.
Tim Eagle says further enshrining the Covenant into law will help serving and former military personnel access jobs, education, the property market and healthcare which will support communities and the local economy in Moray.
Commenting, Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate Tim Eagle said: “Communities in Moray have played an essential role in our military history.
“However, warm words praising our personnel are simply not enough.
“All too often, too many of our veterans are failed and their sacrifices are not recognised. By enshrining the Armed Forces Covenant into law, we can guarantee our military personnel in Moray will have access to vital services.
“The Scottish Conservatives are standing shoulder to shoulder with our armed forces and our veteran community. We have already ensured that personnel stationed in Scotland are not being hit by the SNP’s higher rates of income taxes.
“These pledges show our commitment to truly valuing the sacrifices that our Armed Forces have made. It will help them transition into civilian life and play a key role in the communities they live in.
“I am committed to ensuring servicemen and women who wish to make Moray their home know that they will be treated as heroes.”
