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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Claudia Savage

‘Black day’ for Royal Marines – MPs react to decommissioning of Navy ships

Conservative MP Sir Julian Lewis said the announcement marks a black day for the Royal Marines’ (UK Parliament/Maria Unger/PA) - (PA Media)

The decommissioning of a number of Navy vessels marks a “black day” for the Marines, Conservative MP Sir Julian Lewis has said.

On Wednesday Defence Secretary John Healey said two former Royal Navy flagships, a frigate and two support tankers will be decommissioned as part of cost-saving measures.

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