UK Forces' Morale Sinks Under Labour Policies

Labour's inheritance tax changes are detrimentally affecting morale in Britain's Armed Forces. Keir Starmer, the first UK leader willing to send troops to Ukraine since Russia's invasion, faces criticism over a tax policy that harms service personnel. Under new rules, death in service payments will be taxed if personnel die off duty, frustrating many as it seems to undermine the military covenant. This affects retention at a time when Britain's forces are already at historic lows. Military families argue these policies reflect a lack of understanding about military life.