The British Army's size has fallen below the government's target of 73,000 troops, hitting a historic low. European generals warn that the shrinking army is too small to effectively combat Russia, with concerns raised about equipment and training cuts. Labour criticizes the Tories for reducing army numbers to the smallest since Napoleon and calls for stronger defense under their leadership.
"Army numbers fall below government’s 73,000 target for first time "General Sir Richard Barrons, the former head of the UK’s joint forces, says situation is ‘inexcusable’" https://t.co/OaVd0Rhti9
The size of the British Army has dipped below the Conservative’s target figure for the first time, with a former senior chief blaming the “very poor” state of equipment and “desperate cuts” in training ⬇️ https://t.co/7pFvJ9PlkA
The Tories have already cut the Army to its smallest size since Napoleon, now they’ve allowed soldier numbers to slump below their own target strength. Our Forces can’t afford five more years of the Tories. Britain will be better defended with Labour. https://t.co/OsEUn7iK8A
Britain can’t risk another five years under the Tories. https://t.co/IfSRLSFWI9
Britain's army is 'in decline' and too small to fight Russia, European generals warn - as troop numbers plummet to historic low of just 73,000 https://t.co/Ts6PNG2TsZ https://t.co/mbG0cBqxX2
Britain’s shrinking army won’t be able to fight Russia and is now less than HALF the size of Germany’s, says EU general https://t.co/wC6dQYExnI