Boris Johnson

Former Conservative MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip

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Military Covenant

The armed forces covenant sets out the relationship between the nation, the government and the armed forces. It recognises the nation's moral obligation to members of the armed forces and their families. MPs have voted on the extent to which there should be special provisions for current, and former, service personnel in relation to public services.

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Boris Johnson generally voted against strengthening the Military Covenant

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Major votes

  • On 1 Mar 2022: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on National Insurance Contributions Bill — Clause 7 — Veteran Conditions Show vote
  • On 7 Dec 2021: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Nationality and Borders Bill — New Clause 52 — Non-UK Service Personnel: Waiver of Fees Show vote
  • On 6 Dec 2021: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Armed Forces Bill — Clause 8 — Armed Forces Covenant Show vote
  • On 23 Jun 2021: Boris Johnson voted not to require central government departments to have due regard to the special situation of current or former members of the armed services when carrying out certain functions relating to housing, education and health in England. Show vote
  • On 23 Jun 2021: Boris Johnson voted not to require accommodation provided to service people in Scotland to meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, the main measure of housing quality in Scotland. Show vote
  • On 23 Jun 2021: Boris Johnson voted not to cap immigration and nationality related fees at level of the actual cost for citizens of Commonwealth countries who have who have served at least four years in the UK armed forces and for anyone who has served at least four years in the Brigade of Gurkhas. Show vote
  • On 27 Apr 2021: Boris Johnson voted against establishing a duty of care standard in relation to legal, pastoral and mental health support provided to service personnel involved in investigations or litigation arising from overseas operations. Show vote
  • On 21 Apr 2021: Boris Johnson voted not to exclude actions against the UK brought by serving or former members of the armed services from proposed, more restrictive, time limits on actions in respect of personal injuries, death or human rights claims which relate to overseas operations of the armed forces. Show vote
  • On 21 Apr 2021: Boris Johnson voted against establishing a duty of care standard in relation to legal, pastoral and mental health support provided to service personnel involved in investigations or litigation arising from overseas operations. Show vote
  • On 3 Nov 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill — New Clause 5 — Restrictions on Time Limits: Actions Brought Against the Crown by Service Personnel Show vote
  • On 3 Nov 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill — Clause 6 — “Relevant offence” — Prosecution Required Under International Treaty Obligations Show vote
  • On 3 Nov 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill — Schedule 1 — Excluded Offences For the Purposes of Section 6 — Torture Show vote
  • On 3 Nov 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill — Third Reading — Presumption Against Prosecution Show vote
  • On 23 Sep 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) Bill — Presumption Against Prosecution — Second Reading Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 13 Jul 2021: Boris Johnson voted not to require a review of the mental health treatment provided to Armed Forces personnel. Show vote
  • On 21 Apr 2021: Boris Johnson voted not to require the Service Prosecuting Authority to review investigations into allegations related to overseas operations and to decide if to continue them. Show vote

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