Posted 12/28/2023, 8:11:00 AM
Mercer Sparks Backlash Over Comments Attacking Vorderman and Thomas on Veterans Homelessness
- Tory minister Johnny Mercer lashed out at Carol Vorderman and Labour candidate Fred Thomas for highlighting rise in veterans homelessness
- Mercer accused them of "deliberately misleading" public and said they lead "s*** lonely lives"
- Mercer claimed Thomas "served 5 minutes in uniform" despite 7 years as Royal Marines Captain
- Mercer previously pledged to end veteran homelessness by 2023 but now says he only meant "sleeping rough"
- Mercer's remarks sparked backlash on Twitter, with calls for PM Sunak to take action over his "abject failure"