Chief of UK Armed Forces won't comment on SNP's drive for Scottish independence

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin didn't think it was right for him to make suggestions to a political party

THE head of the UK’s armed forces has said he won’t speculate on the “political ambition” of the SNP’s drive for Scottish independence.

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the chief of defence staff, said the armed forces were “really strong” in Scotland and highlighted the military’s investment in the country.