Veterans for Britain

Veterans for Britain is a pro-Brexit organisation opposing British involvement in the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy after it leaves the EU.

Formation

It was formed in 2016 in the context of the referendum of that year on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union (EU). It has had links to the Vote Leave campaign.[1] Veterans for Britain was set up “to put forward the Defence and Security arguments for the UK to vote to leave the European Union”.[2]

Membership

Veterans for Britain has attracted the support of senior figures with a military background,[1] with supporters listed on its website including Charles Guthrie, Baron Guthrie of Craigiebank, retired Chief of the Defence Staff.

Policies

Veterans for Britain takes the view that it retains an important role after the membership referendum. The organisation is pro-NATO and opposed to defence initiatives on the part of the EU, including its policies on defence procurement, which provide for cross-border access to defence contracts.[3]

References
  1. "Veterans for Britain fight for a better future". www.express.co.uk. 2016.
  2. "Aims". veteransforbritain.uk. Archived from the original on 3 January 2010. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  3. Tovey (2018). "Fears grow new ships to support Royal Navy will be built overseas". Retrieved 12 February 2019. (subscription required)

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