"The armed forces are a remarkable engine of social mobility"

The report that examines the transition of service personnel into civilian life has been published by Lord Ashcroft today. The Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Veterans’ Transition, Lord Ashcroft has published his findings following his examination of the transition of... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Lord Ashcroft's official review of transition

Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC is asking former Service personnel and their families what more could be done to improve the transition to civilian life for those leaving the Armed Forces. Lord Ashcroft was appointed last year as the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Lord Ashcroft's Report on 'The Armed Forces & Society'

Lord Ashcroft, himself a former serviceman, has conducted the biggest ever survey of British troops, which explores the relationship between Service personnel and wider society. Amongst the findings are that the public rate the Armed Forces very highly, and personnel felt public support has increased. However, some feared the relationship with the public could deteriorate as current high profile conflicts end...More information »