Alistair Carns DSO OBE MC MP
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7 May 2025
Government announces £1.8 million investment to transform NHS care for veterans, serving personnel and their families.
Updated: May 5, 25
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4 May 2025
Veterans across the UK will have easier access to essential care and support under a new VALOUR system being announced today, as part of the Government’s commitment to renew the nation’s contract with those who have served through the Plan for Change.
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Gurkhas are to take on artillery roles for the first time with the creation of a new regiment.
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The Ministry of Defence will double its funding for medical and rehabilitation services for Ukraine's troops
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17 Apr 2025
Living conditions for families in military housing will be transformed under a new Consumer Charter, as Defence Secretary John Healey promised to “stop the rot” in military housing.
About
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Veterans and People)
Alistair Carns grew up in Scotland, went to state school and joined the military at 19, working his way up to the rank of Colonel. He served and led during four tours in Afghanistan and was awarded the Military Cross in 2011 ‘in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1 October 2010 to 31 March 2011’. From 2017 he served as an adviser to three UK Defence Secretaries. Recently he served as Chief of Staff to the Commander UK Strike Force where he was responsible for coordinating aircraft carriers and commando forces. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for exceptional operational service in the 2022 Queens’ Birthday Honours. Carns became Minister for Veterans and People at the Ministry of Defence on 9 July 2024. He was elected as the Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak on 4 July 2024. Carns likes to keep fit and is a devoted father to his two boys, daughter and his beloved red fox lab Maverick.
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