Ex-Tory minister seeks end to immigration fees for overseas veterans
by Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor from on (#5SR17)
Johnny Mercer opposing government over high costs faced by soldiers from Commonwealth who want to settle in UK
A former Conservative defence minister is trying to force ministers to waive hefty immigration fees faced by Commonwealth soldiers and their families who want to live in the UK at the end of their military service.
Johnny Mercer - who was fired from the government last year - has the support of several senior Conservatives including Tobias Ellwood, chair of the defence committee, and former leader Iain Duncan Smith.
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