The Conservatives propose establishing an Armed Forces Housing Association to improve the poor state of military accommodation, highlighting the need for substantial refurbishments. A report notes that two-thirds of military homes require extensive work due to issues like dampness, mould, and infestations. Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge emphasizes that the current housing conditions contribute to an alarming trend of service members leaving faster than they are replaced. The government is investing £7 billion to enhance these conditions by 2025, aiming to ensure the voices of service families are included in decision-making.
The UK needs to rapidly rearm and bolster its defence capabilities in response to "the most serious military threats we have faced for years," said shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge.
Nearly a third of UK troops were considering leaving the armed forces due to the standard of accommodation, according to a Ministry of Defence survey.
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