The independent commissioner would be tasked with holding the government to account on issues affecting service personnel.
The Labour leader, left, will make the announcement in a speech ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day
The plans were first announced last year but Labour has now committed to introducing the legislation in the first King’s Speech, which is expected to take place on July 17. Sir Keir will pitch Labour as “once again a party of service” as he makes the announcement during a visit to southern England on Wednesday ahead of taking part in commemorative D-Day events.
It comes as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seeks to draw a dividing line with his rival over the issue, having recently vowed to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030. “My changed Labour Party, once again a party of service, will repay that commitment with a new package of support for veterans, service personnel and their families.
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