Soldiers hounded while terrorists avoid justice

SIR – Karen Bradley, the Northern Ireland Secretary (Comment, August 3), says: “This Government wants to do the right thing by our brave veterans and ensure that they have all the support they deserve.”

Perhaps she could explain why no attempt has been made to bring to justice those who in 1982 murdered my former Troop Corporal of Horse and my former Commanding Officer’s son, among others, in Hyde Park.

I salute the Telegraph for bringing to our attention the way in which the Government discriminates against our soldiers in favour of terrorists. Small wonder the political and bureaucratic elites of this country are so despised. Charlie Goodall

Winchester, Hampshire

SIR – Theresa May has an army of advisers, yet she seems oblivious to the damage caused to recruitment, retention, reputation and morale by failing to end the witch-hunts in the Armed Forces. Surely she should be aware of the recommendations of the Defence Select Committee and the views of other MPS on this matter.

Now General Sir Nick Carter, Chief of the Defence Staff, has spoken out. He should have done so while head of the Army, but better late than never. This will add to the pressure on the Prime Minister to prove that her frequently expressed gratitude to our service personnel is not hollow words.

Mrs May should simply uphold the Armed Forces Covenant, which requires fair treatment and respect for our military, and demands that they should not be disadvantaged due to their services on behalf of the nation. Mark Iles

Newark, Nottinghamshire