Vets chief John Blackwell vowed to continue the fight following rejection . The bill would have allowed veterans with a disability or an injury that prevents them from working to receive benefits for up to six months if they are unable to work because of their condition. Controversy surrounds legal exemptions for religious purposes such as Muslim halal and Jewish shechita .
Vets chief John Blackwell vowed to continue the fight following rejection . Campaigners will now press for a fresh Commons debate on the issue . Controversy surrounds legal exemptions for religious purposes such as Muslim halal and Jewish shechita .