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@JohnnyMercerUK Can’t say I’ll miss all the poorly aimed rage tweets I’ve gotten over the years, but sorry for the loss. Next time I’m in wherever Plymouth is first pint’s on me.

As 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 been natural for me. I had a cause that wouldn’t release its grip, that burnt itself deep into my soul as a young man. I had to become somebody in order to fight politically for those of my generation who desperately needed it after a war in Afghanistan which casts shadows to this day. I am proud of what we have done. We have dragged veterans affairs in the United Kingdom from a sympathy driven, charity led, well intended but often fatally competitive and disorganised effort, into a more professional, collaborative, veteran focussed Government supported system, which I know – because I have the letters – saves and changes the lives of those special souls who have sacrificed for the Nation, precisely who I came into public life to help. To those who feel I didn’t do enough, yes – I focussed on some areas more than others. Veterans’ rights, mental healthcare, rough sleeping, prosthetics and of course protecting Northern Ireland veterans. I was unsuccessful in some areas too – some issues remained outside my control, like Vets UK and compensation. I wear all the criticism. I did my best and often felt broken myself in the process. I am comfortable I could not have done more in the time and political space that I had. The opportunity for others to step up is always there. I felt enormous imposter syndrome daily, but always thought I owed it to those who never made it back from those Afghanistan years, and those for whom life had become a daily struggle, to press ahead - whatever the cost. Those of us who survived unscarred are lucky – nothing more; I thought that every day I went to work. I do want veterans to remember that we are not victims. We are privileged – we enjoy that “flavour of life because we have fought for it, that the protected shall never know”. It is a privilege to try and emulate our predecessors from battlefields past, but it ultimately is not an entitlement, and veterans must not become too hard to help. You will note already that, despite his explicit personal promises in the election campaign, Keir Starmer has not appointed a veterans minister to his Cabinet. If you understand what Veterans need from their Government, this matters very much. The step change in programmes like Op FORTITUDE, Op COURAGE, Op RESTORE, Op NOVA, Op PROSPER and all the others, were because I had that cross-Government capability and position – outside of the MoD. Those now in power, paraded around by Starmer for their various military experiences, must mark themselves on how they too now actually change the lives of those who need them in the serving and veteran community. I have fought hard for Plymouth, a City that has shaped me since I was a teenager and will always be my ‘home port’. I thank everybody who came out to vote for me last week, sincerely and deeply. I know in the current climate how hard that was. I am so proud of my office team, and my campaign team for their unstinting loyalty and commitment to Plymouth. Finally I must thank my wife, Felicity. She is the rock upon which I am built. Both during my time in the military, and subsequently in public life, she has sought to protect me always, and has the scars to prove it. As the saying goes, we are of course “bloodied, but unbowed”. See you soon. Johnny.

@DavidVicary What am I being voted out of?

@hollygirl230 @carolvorders @JohnnyMercerUK Lol don’t be such a gormless morning.

@johnnymercer @carolvorders @JohnnyMercerUK OMG if we’re weird what on earth does it make your gormless lot. We are quite sane compared to you and yours. There was no need to be so rude.

NEWS @JohnnyMercerUK thinks food bank use is "a personal decision" He's wrong. I grew up in poverty, mum had 5 jobs, nearly killed her. It was NOT a choice FACT Total cost to taxpayer of Mercer is £373,663 Wife works in his office Their total taxpayers' salary is approx £120,000

@hollygirl230 @carolvorders @JohnnyMercerUK Like calling somebody a benevolent mango, I understand the individual words but not their relation to each other. Must be a UK slang thing. Y’all are weird.

@johnnymercer @carolvorders @JohnnyMercerUK Two words for stupid.Gormless I understand but I don’t know where the word morning came from 😁

@Callipo2020 What

@johnnymercer. ? ?

@hollygirl230 @carolvorders @JohnnyMercerUK What is a gormless morning?

@carolvorders @JohnnyMercerUK As we say oop North @JohnnyMercer is a gormless morning. Another from the MP’s who haven’t got a clue.

@GunkyFadgets @Stephen18221872 @carolvorders Got used to it

@Stephen18221872 @carolvorders @johnnymercer He probably gave up

@Tofrek @dazbrady @FelicityMercer Now here is a tweet I can relate to

@dazbrady @FelicityMercer @johnnymercer Wrong account!

Great news for all veterans. The fragrant @Felicitymercer can now reduce the number of Tweets. However, I hope she keeps them coming and provides some well needed humour to keep @johnnymercer on his toes

@Yozz38887229 Not sure I meet the citizenship/residency requirements for it, but I’ll think about it. Maybe you’d be better off finding somebody with actual government experience. Perhaps you could even find somebody with a name as fantastic as mine, although I find this unlikely.

@johnnymercer I hope you are looking forward to a lot of people asking if you are planning on becoming PM Are you going to play along?

@UokHun10 @supertanskiii Look at the profile pic. Clearly a poodle, not a patriot.

It’s not about replacing the PM and continuing to have a Conservative government in power. Svengali would look less corrupt than Johnson. They all must go. People like Tugendhat showing disdain whilst on the payroll means nothing. They’ve all let it happen.

Reminder: Tomorrow is April 1st. 5 years ago my friend John posted a video tutorial of what to do to prepare for the day. Here it is.

@mercer_felicity Oooooh, ok, this explains it! I just called my wife to apologize and get her to explain what these “tories” are and how I’m supposed to clean them up. I thought it was a new nickname for our dogs! By the end of the call she was even more confused than I was.

@richardxxx4 @LeeMeehan2 I did what now? I wish I could fly to Belfast, looks like a lovely place.

@Behringer But..but...but....I want it nooooooow!

@johnnymercer @johnnymercer Hi John, make sure to keep an eye on our social channels for updates and announcements on our upcoming product releases. Thanks so much for the support! 🙂 - Mark

@Behringer Is the BCR32 still a thing that is happening? I'll be first in line to get it if you ever actually bring it to market. In the meantime, if you need somebody to test a pre-production model feel free to send one my way😁

@ArturiaOfficial An Ensoniq SQ-80?? Yes please! What a great keyboard, I am buying this immediately. Sometimes I feel like you're making these products specifically for me.

SQ80 V: ride the wave. 🌊 Hard industrial timbres, dream-like lo-fi textures, and thousands of unique waveforms. Ensoniq’s classic ‘80s Cross-Wave synth reborn. bit.ly/sq80v

@WhyBeAre I’ve been starting to do the same after a similar time away. I would suggest checking out free/cheap DAWs. Even if you don’t like the workflow it’ll give you access to some amazing free plugins, like u-he’s Tyrell and cherry audio’s MG-1. They’re fun to play with. best of luck!

Kind of thinking about getting back into making music. Haven't really made music in like 10 years-ish? It's been a long time but might be fun to do for a stream or something.

@RoyaLin10 @AA_McNally_ @MailOnline Thanks?

@james_jsl @jemimalaing @Plymouth_Live Hey man, I’m just a dog with glasses.

@jemimalaing Does @johnnymercer realise that the UC cut will remove £20 million from Plymouth’s economy? £20 million that won’t be spent in Plymouth shops, or employing Plymouth service providers? Or does he just not care @Plymouth_Live ?

But I thought Mr Mercer was all about the life chances agenda? Certainly he bangs on about it all the time. How does abstaining advance the life chances of the most disadvantaged children in Plymouth Johnny? Or is that just a phrase - you don't actually believe it? #CancelTheCut

@Behringer any plans on making eurorack versions of your guitar pedals? Was thinking about trying to convert some of mine but would much rather just buy some already made. Thanks! Also please consider putting the bcr2000 back into production!!