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Why is Britain running out of Troops?

Why is Britain running out of troops? | LBC

Carol Vorderman wants to know if we take Defence seriously enough in the UK. With less than 70,000 soldiers now in our army, she hears expert analysis from a former army general and an Afghan veteran.

00:00 General Sir Richard Barrons gives context to the problems facing the British army as it enters a period of record low troop numbers.

08:40 Mike in Chesham describes the poor conditions he and his fellow soldiers faced, from bad accommodation and pay to inadequate after-care.

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