Johnny Mercer
Johnny Mercer is a former British Conservative Member of Parliament who represented Plymouth Moor View from 2015 to 2021. A former Army officer who served in Afghanistan, Mercer has been vocal about the treatment of Afghan commandos who fought alongside British forces, providing testimony during inquiries into alleged UK war crimes. His advocacy for the Afghan units, known as the Triples, highlights the moral complexities of military alliances and the responsibilities owed to those who risked their lives in service.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,920 | $2,700,000 | 951$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,095 | $700,000 | 493$ |
| Totals | 2 | 76,540,633 | 30,015 | $3,400,000 | 1,444$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Johnny Mercer, the former veterans minister, commented on the chaos surrounding the Afghan relocation process.
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Switzerland:
Johnny Mercer, a former Conservative Secretary of State for Defence, stated that thousands of Afghans entered the country due to the error.
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United Kingdom:
The then Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer wrote to senior Conservatives to say the role of UKSF in denying the applications was 'deeply inappropriate'.
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Iran:
Johnny Mercer, a former Deputy Defense Minister, acknowledged the military justice system's failure in handling these crimes.
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Switzerland:
Johnny Mercer, a war veteran, referred to Vance as a 'Clown' in response to his remarks.
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Romania:
Johnny Mercer called JD Vance a 'clown' who needs to 'check his privileges'.
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Croatia:
Johnny Mercer, a former veterans minister, criticized JD Vance's comments and called him a 'clown'.
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United Kingdom:
Johnny Mercer called JD Vance a 'clown' for his comments on military service.
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United Kingdom:
Johnny Mercer, the former Conservative MP for Plymouth Moor View, who served alongside the SBS in Afghanistan, testified to the Afghan inquiry that he had spoken to former members of the Triples and heard 'horrific' allegations of murder by UK Special Forces.
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