Aldershot MP has welcomed Hampshire County Council's re-signing of the Armed Forces Covenant.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve - or have served - in the Armed Forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society they serve with their lives.
Hampshire has a historic and long-standing close relationship with the Armed Forces and has military facilities from all three services. Some 72,000 households in Hampshire include someone who has served in the Armed Forces.
Hampshire County Council was one of the first local authorities to sign the original Covenant in 2011. The Covenant was introduced by the Conservative Government, to improve the lives of all serving and veteran members of the Armed Forces, and their families.
Commenting, Leo said: "I'm so pleased to see that Hampshire County Council has re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant. The Covenant recognises both the sacrifices our Armed Forces communities are asked to make and the ongoing challenges they face. As a veteran myself, I understand this well and I very much value the importance of the Covenant.
"Thank you to Council Leader Councillor Rob Humby and his team for your ongoing support for our Armed Forces."