UK Ministry of Defence Investigates Eviction of Veterans Serving Seven Tours for Afghan Migrants Using 20% Military Housing Amid £7 Billion Data Breach

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is under scrutiny following revelations that British Army veterans and pensioners have been evicted from military housing to accommodate Afghan migrants as part of a secret asylum resettlement scheme. Veterans, including Andrew Cook who served seven tours, and Colin Hall, aged 80, along with his disabled wife, have publicly shared their experiences of eviction and distress. Approximately 20% of military housing is now reportedly allocated to asylum seekers. The controversy intensified after a data breach exposed that many individuals on the leaked Afghan resettlement list were not entitled to UK resettlement, raising questions about government transparency and public trust. Critics, including Nigel Farage and journalists Isabel Oakeshott and Kevin O'Sullivan, have condemned the government's handling of the situation, highlighting concerns over national security, the scale of resettlement, and the financial cost, estimated at £7 billion. The episode has sparked political debate within the Conservative Party and broader public discourse about immigration policy and the prioritization of British citizens.