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Johnny Mercer

@JohnnyMercerUK141k followers

Father of three; husband of 1. Believer in change.

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1Nov 4, '23If anyone knows these poppy sellers please DM me. I will try and rattle a tin with them tomorrow.. The saddest thing my generation of Veterans ever say to me is that they struggle 68.4×2.3M16k2.9k170
2Nov 15, '23There is only one memorial of fallen soldiers in London. This is it. I will not stand idly by whilst individuals think this is the correct way to treat these memorials.46.5×1.6M8.8k1.5k103
3Jul 21, '23I may be a ‘silly sod’ or a ‘twit’ - both of those are valid. But I also don’t think voters really want people who’ve spent more time at university than in a job, who get dropped i41.8×1.4M4k43931
4Dec 29, '23On the attacks - they have no impact on me. I feel for the teams who support me, hence why I defend them at all costs. They don’t deserve people playing with the term ‘homeless’, o37×1.3M3.8k28439
5Jul 13, '23I love my missus and I’m super proud of her. She’s far better than me, and pours her soul into Plymouth. Proud she works for me, proud we get to do this together. Thanks for all yo33.8×1.2M4.5k15519
6Jul 7, '24As the smoke clears on the events of this week, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everybody who has supported me over the last ten years. Becoming a public figure has never 33.4×1.1M4.7k24288
7May 22, '23Fusilier Lee Rigby was murdered ten years ago today in an act that shocked the service community. His 12 year old son Jack has now raise over £40,000 for the brilliant @CorporalSco29.7×1M5.4k1k11
8Jun 18, '24This is shocking. Starmer this morning on a phone-in admitting he’s happy to see veterans in their 70’s and 80’s go to court for their service in Northern Ireland to appease Sinn F29.1×1M11k4.6k535
9Feb 27, '22No expert, but the invasion doesn’t seem to be going particularly well. Ukrainian tractor steals Russian APC today 👇27.2×093k15k1.7k
10Jan 23, '23Bullshit.21.5×737k5k46510
11Jun 8, '2414 years ago this morning, Mark was shot in the face next to me and died in my arms. I’m sure he’d be very happy now, got married, had babies, built a family. But he gave it all up21.1×725k15k65579
12Oct 19, '22Fuck me, he’s nailed it. Every word. 👇17.4×058k8.9k1.7k
13Mar 6, '22If you haven’t seen it.. these Russian Paras yesterday were seeking a way to the top of a building.. obviously they took the lift (why not?) and the caretakers switched off the pow14.8×057k6.1k297
14Mar 4, '25This clown needs to check his privilege. I read @JDVance book making the mistake of finding him quite interesting. By his own admission he spent his time in the Marines “writing ar14.1×485k6.4k815145
15Aug 26, '21This will stop you in your tracks. Unbelievable. We gave them the names of those we trained to fight them. And some we will leave behind to the violence we see at the airport. An a14.1×030k12k1.6k
16Feb 6, '25The soldiers involved reject the findings of this. Like all normal people, they reject the analysis that they did not have an honest belief that heavily armed terrorists with a mac12.1×415k6.4k884145
17Jun 8, '238th June is always a sad day - 13 years ago Mark was shot in the face and died in my arms. Spent the evening on the phone to his brother. Both his parents died before their time; h10.6×364k6.6k2788
18Nov 11, '24Beautiful day with some veterans down my way. This is my friend Owen and his Service dog Zaddi, from his Afghanistan tour. She’s too old to stand for the 2 minutes silence now, but7.6×261k15k1.4k133
19Oct 30, '24People in Plymouth will miss this guy - mark my words. In the maelstrom of deception that is public life, he is a thoroughly decent man who was right about Truss and today shown to6.7×232k5.2k29568
20Jun 21, '19Honestly? Try being in our shoes in the current environment. He panicked, he’s not trained in restraint and arrest, and if you think this is ‘serious violence’, you may need to rec6.4×011k1.9k37
21Nov 13, '19I think Jeremy should come with us in some of these operations and try to arrest individuals wearing suicide vests like Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. I may hang back at a safe distance and5.3×016k3.7k34
22Jun 8, '25About now, 15 years ago this morning, Mark and I were crossing a road when we were opened up on with a machine gun at 80m. He died. I survived. As the years pass, in a country that4.1×140k5.9k47238
23Apr 20, '21I’m sorry to have been relieved of my responsibilities in Government tonight.3.9×011k1.9k119
24Jun 8, '2212 years ago this morning, LBdr Mark Chandler was shot at close quarters and died in my arms. The perfect soldier; loyal to the last. His parents never recovered, and both died pre3.8×016k75136
25Oct 22, '18White poppies are attention seeking rubbish. Ignore the wearers of them. If you don’t want to wear a poppy don’t bother; they fought and died so you could choose. But don’t deliber3.7×09.4k2.9k10
26Sep 5, '19Asked on #bbcqt this evening, but I simply cannot bring myself to spend anymore time with colleagues like the appalling @EmilyThornberry. Do not underestimate how dangerous her pos3.7×010k2.3k9
27Sep 6, '22A personal statement. Time for others to step up. I will be spending time with my family and doing no media requests.3.4×010k982118
28Jun 16, '22In politics you have two sorts of people. Those who want to do something, or those who want to be someone. I’ve never seen it encapsulated so well in one photo.3.4×010k1.5k114
29Oct 23, '25In 2021 I resigned over the UK Government continuing to allow the hounding of Veterans who served in Northern Ireland. Today that - and the Legacy Act I fought to bring in to end t3.4×115k4.1k60037
30Jun 8, '21I lost a lot of friends in Afghanistan in June which can be a tough month. But this one really stung.. 11 years ago this morning Mark was shot in the face next to me and died in my3.2×013k83524
31Jan 22, '19Jeez. Bye3.1×06.2k2.4k58
32Dec 3, '19This guy thought it was ok to shout and spit in the face of one of my young female activists. If this happens, I always take your address and come and visit personally asking you t3.0×07.6k1.3k90
33Mar 3, '22In 2021/22 we are giving £55.3m to India in Foreign Aid. I am a strong supporter of foreign aid and voted against this Government’s reduction of it. However if we sanction Putin’s 3.0×06.3k1.1k68
34Oct 23, '19I sometimes get teased for being thick because I spurned university to join up and serve when I was 19. Then I see what a Cambridge degree and career in politics does for this guy 2.9×09.4k1.6k62
35Sep 20, '25I will never understand why this Government is determined to appease those who hate us, and make our Northern Ireland generation of Veterans feel like shit. Back in the real world,2.9×98k4.5k72044
36Jun 21, '19Yes. Jeremy Corbyn.2.7×08.7k1.3k8
37May 8, '19I have written to the Prime Minister.2.7×06.5k1.5k19
38Sep 25, '19The problem is that the selective outrage mob want it exclusively their way. Honestly? It’s all unnecessary, and I wish it wasn’t a feature of politics. But the reality is that you2.6×05.4k1.1k15
39Jan 11, '22I’m sorry. It’s humiliating, and does not reflect the majority of my colleagues who *at least try* and lead by example. Thank you for your sacrifice and your wife’s work. I will al2.6×08.6k77636
40May 1, '21I don’t care what everyone else says, I think I’ve taken my sacking quite well 🤦🏽 Have a nice weekend x2.6×011k45116
41Apr 11, '19Third one of these I’ve had of late, from an old Army contact. Contrast the values and ethos of that institution vs Parliament, and you’ll start to find answers of how we got the U2.5×06.2k2.1k28
42Apr 21, '20No.2.4×06.9k5138
43Sep 24, '19My calculation? His majority at the next election went up today. Westminster: meltdown. Real world: see it as another frustration of their will, and the worst case scenario-more de2.2×06.3k1.4k9
44Aug 2, '18Those who asked me to help ‘Free Tommy Robinson’ need to seriously question their judgement. He’s a fool, a thug and a joke. The perceived alignment of him and U.K. Veterans/Milita2.2×05.8k1.7k5
45Oct 22, '22I was one of Boris’ earliest backers last time. He’s a friend and I love him to bits. But I just don’t think I can put us through all that again. We must move forward in a calm, pr2.2×06.5k60225
46Feb 25, '22“I don’t know how much war actually costs in the end, but I know who always pays the price” A young Ukrainian reports for Military duty this morning in Kyiv.2.1×08.3k87329
47Jul 12, '21The painful truth is that this guy is completely right. Very uncomfortable with the position we Conservatives are needlessly forcing ourselves into. Do I fight it or stay silent? M2.1×06.1k85859
48Jun 7, '20Breaks my heart to see such a divided and bitter Nation tonight. Unfair privilege and racism does exist and we have much more to do. But goes without saying desecrating the Country2.1×06.3k1.1k24
49Jul 7, '22Delighted to be the UK’s first Cabinet Minister for Veteran’s Affairs, which together with the Office for Veterans Affairs, finally aligns us with our international allies in how v2.0×07.1k49212
50Nov 11, '21Probably never been prouder of Plymouth than I was today. Rest in peace Dennis Hutchings. You’ve earned it. 🇬🇧2.0×06.8k70111
51Oct 25, '22My determination to make this the best country in the world to be an Armed Forces Veteran remains unbowed. Delighted to return to Cabinet this evening, and looking forward to the m1.9×07.5k3439
52Oct 19, '21View post on X1.9×06.9k8684
53Dec 4, '19Feeling a bit down this lunchtime.. truth hurts I suppose.1.8×04.2k62254
54Jan 14, '22“Best country in the world to be a veteran.” 👇💔1.8×04.7k1.2k22
55Mar 19, '19OTD in 1988 Cpls Derek Wood and David Howes were lynched by a mob in Belfast. One of the most horrific killings of the troubles; their killers were released under GFA. It’s a painf1.7×03.7k1.7k47
56Dec 6, '18Uncomfortable in the chamber just now, but I had to be honest in my assessment that this deal is too heavily weighted against the reasons people voted for leave - to take back cont1.7×04.3k1.3k6
57Dec 13, '19Felicity and I have cancelled our withdrawal agreement.1.7×06.8k2126
58Nov 29, '19I know one the the blokes he’s talking about. The contrast between what he’s given this nation to maintain the freedoms and free speech society so abused by Jeremy Corbyn and his a1.7×04.4k1.6k30
59Jul 6, '22Your view - fine. Not mine. And I’m still here. You left. Politics is about getting things done for the people that need it, and I’m doing my best for them.1.7×06k54614
60Oct 24, '20Unlike you I changed my life and career to get elected to Parliament to fight the life chances agenda for our poorest kids in Plymouth, which I’ve done successfully for five years 1.6×04k54514
61Apr 24, '22Grim stuff this. Would love to hear from the ‘Tory’ who briefed this. We clearly occupy different politics. We need more Angela’s in politics in my experiences with her.1.6×05.7k37217
62Jan 8, '19Today I questioned Martyn Day, from Leigh Day Associates, who believes I am from a generation of soldiers who have such a problem with values and standards that we could have execu1.6×04k1.2k20
63Feb 6, '22In other breaking news, wives have a mind and a life of their own.. She’s on this nuts journey with me - the highs and many lows. She is more than entitled to take the p**s out of 1.5×06.7k17215
64Apr 9, '22Good to see @BorisJohnson in Kyiv this afternoon..1.5×05.5k35112
65Sep 28, '19Another day to be incredibly proud of UK cops. Name another country where someone here doesn’t end up dead. We talk about it, but here they show: genuinely world leading.1.5×04.7k79860
66May 4, '21“Not guilty” Should never have happened. Hopefully this marks the lowest point in this Nation’s treatment of her Veterans. Government must act.1.5×05.2k7406
67Oct 23, '22This guy - the first time ever for a PM - fulfilled his campaign promises to the UK’s 2.2m Veterans. It is possible to get through political life without being a shit - as people a1.5×03.8k32828
68Aug 18, '21My message to Veterans of the Afghanistan war. 👉You cannot control what is happening now. 👉What you did - the courage, sacrifice and humanity defined folk like me 👉I will ensure1.5×05k76237
69Nov 1, '19And he’s now dead. There’s a lesson there.1.4×05.4k59514
70Jul 29, '19It’s taken four years but we finally now have an Office for Veterans Affairs in the UK. Our people are indeed our finest asset, and I look forward to my role as the Government Mins1.4×04.6k7403
71Aug 27, '21"I have been fighting for 17 years. I am willing to throw it all away to say to my senior leaders, I demand accountability." A reckoning will come for this catastrophe; military an1.4×04.3k1k72
72Apr 21, '21View post on X1.4×03.8k90577
73Mar 8, '22Putin: “Anyone who intervenes with our military operation in Ukraine will face consequences greater than any you have faced in history..” Ukrainian Farmers..1.4×04.9k80240
74Jan 2, '19Calm the outrage. Sajid is spot on. I get the same lines when I talk about ‘genuine’ PTSD. Facts are clear; I feel for their desperation. But let’s not pretend these poor people ar1.4×04.2k9586
75Mar 18, '22Earlier this week at the invite of local MPs, I was in and around Irpin, Bucha and Kyiv visiting wounded Ukrainian veterans, local MPs fighting to save their country, and families 1.3×05.1k55223
76Oct 28, '19Thoughts with @jeremycorbyn at this difficult time.1.3×04.6k7224
77Jul 2, '18I've seen people get shot that take it better than this clown. What a talent; what a waste.1.3×04.2k8853
78Dec 3, '19No it’s not. At all. She says stupid things and gets held to account for it. Her race/sex/gender is totally irrelevant. But you knew that 🤦🏻‍♂️1.3×04.1k61311
79Jun 8, '19Ultimately, all war is personal. 9 years ago this morning LBdr Mark Chandler was shot in the face next to me in close quarter combat, and died in my arms. He was the type of man me1.2×04.7k5514
80Sep 18, '21You and me both.1.2×04.1k52818
81Oct 19, '19Another ridiculous day. And a huge misjudgement of the mood of the Nation by an unfit Parliament. And totally self defeating for those obsessed with opposing anything this PM does 1.2×03.8k7575
82Sep 11, '19I’d probably stay there as well if I was you, rather than face the voters of Plymouth for that General Election you’ve been calling for for so long.1.2×03.9k7040
83Aug 23, '21You’ll all have seen his picture - this guy is my friend. Chatted to him tonight. He epitomises the Airborne spirit. The day the UK ditches her Airborne and Commando Forces in purs1.2×04.7k48714
85Oct 9, '19A huge privilege to attend the funeral of 100 year old RAF veteran Oswald Dixon in Manchester this afternoon. He died with no known family; but actually had a huge one who all turn1.2×04k6955
86Jun 24, '22When I came to Parliament I promised to hold those accountable who conducted witch-hunts against U.K. Veterans. That promise was always professional and personal; I referred Phil S1.2×03.9k65114
87May 10, '22It came too late for Dennis. But today, finally, the Government announced a named bill in the Queen’s Speech that will bring an end to the vexatious legal pursuit of veterans who s1.2×04.4k4954
88Dec 9, '21At court in Belfast this morning the case against Dennis Hutchings was closed. He died an innocent, decent and courageous man. I pay tribute to his resilient and loving family, and1.1×04.3k5073
89Mar 27, '22Particularly difficult leaving the wife and children on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, but the trial of another Northern Ireland veteran starts tomorrow in Belfast and I will be the1.1×03.9k3854
90Apr 30, '21Great to be in Belfast again today supporting two elderly soldiers on trial for the alleged murder of an IRA commander in 1972. The case is close to collapse after the judge has ru1.1×03.9k4576
91Oct 6, '22It’s not being a ‘rebel’ trying to get your Party to keep it’s promises to the electorate. The tide goes in and the tide goes out in politics, all I am is consistent. If that upset1.1×04.2k2976
92Mar 2, '22Bit of a theme developing here.. they’re not even bothering to chase after them any more.1.0×03.7k44529
93Nov 3, '21Good news this morning.1.0×03.7k4333
94Aug 17, '21Thanks for the birthday wishes. I’m sat in a lay-by in Scotland trying to facilitate linkups in Kabul as the Taliban go door to door hunting specifically for Afghan SF. I’ll try an1.0×03.9k3175
95Nov 11, '21Never forget.1.0×04k2171
96Jun 27, '20A gift from heaven on Armed Forces day. In awe of my beautiful wife. Welcome to the world Audrey 💕1.0×03.9k1492
97Nov 20, '21This guy - @BrianWoodMC - is running 25 marathons in 25 days to remember the 635 British servicemen and women killed in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Today is #20 and he’s remembe1.0×03.6k54210
98Feb 25, '22Never in human history, has this sort of thing ended well. For any of them.1.0×03.7k33532
99Oct 14, '21I made a promise to Naveed some time ago I would bring him to be with me in Plymouth, where he’ll work in my office. Special people did special things -from the point of his rescue0.8×03.7k1475

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