WAR veterans with mental health issues must not be abandoned, Labour leader Ed Miliband said in a visit to the county yesterday.
Mr Miliband, speaking in Gloucester ahead of Armed Forces Day, said: "The armed forces' immeasurable courage keeps our nation safe. It is right we protect them just as they protect us.
"We must ensure all those who have served have access to the special healthcare they need and deserve.
"There is a significant minority who suffer from mental health problems on leaving the forces. Given the sacrifices they make in our name it is essential we give a guarantee that their health will be protected."