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A mountain of a task that’s never been done before 🗻 Special Forces veterans and Veterans Minister Al Carns aim to travel from London to the top of Mount Everest, in just one week. This is how they're preparing 👇

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stan barton1 year ago

@AlistairCarns Carns should spend more time sorting out vets problems. He shows little initiative in this regard. He looks lost and confused. Vets deserve better...

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