Taxpayers' money being used to 'punish' army veterans, ex-commanders claim

Taxpayers' money being used to 'punish' army veterans, ex-commanders claim

Two former Army commanders have accused the government of allowing taxpayers' money to be squandered on "baseless" legal actions targeting SAS veterans who served in Northern Ireland.General Sir Peter Wall, previously the Army's most senior officer, and General Sir Nick Parker, who formerly led Land Forces, issued their criticism following a Belfast court ruling on Thursday.The pair issued a joint statement that read: "Public money is being misu…