The British armed forces are only «just» coping with the demands made on them by politicians, the new head of the army has warned. (politics.co.uk)
Former head of the Army General Sir Richard Dannatt has suggested «vested interests» within the Ministry of Defence (MoD) let down troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan. (politics.co.uk)
General Mike Jackson, who stepped down as head of the army earlier this year, has launched a fierce attack on the government for failing its troops. (politics.co.uk)