Labour has taken us into five wars. Afghanistan is going into its ninth year - almost as long as the two world wars combined.

Yet under Labour, 13,000 of the lowest ranking personnel earn less than £17,000. More than 51,000 earn less than the salaries of trainee police officers and firefighters.

Merton Liberal Democrats are supporting the national campaign to get a better deal for our troops. You can sign the petition and find out more on Nick Clegg's website.