Fred Thomas hopes his time in elite commando force will boost campaign to unseat veterans minister A former Royal Marines captain is aiming to neutralise Johnny Mercer's electoral "trump card" of having a military service record, after being selected by Labour to stand against the veterans minister at the next general election. Fred Thomas, 31, who spent seven years in the elite commando force, will be attempting to overturn a nearly 13,000 Conservative majority in Plymouth Moor View.
Ex-marine chosen by Labour to stand against Johnny Mercer in Plymouth
The Guardian - 13 Aug 2023 15:05
Fred Thomas hopes his time in elite commando force will boost campaign to unseat veterans minister A former Royal Marines captain is aiming to neutralise Johnny Mercer's electoral "trump card" of having a military service record, after being selected by Labour to stand against the veterans minister at the next general election. Fred Thomas, 31, who spent seven years in the elite commando force, will be attempting to overturn a nearly 13,000 Conservative majority in Plymouth Moor View.
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