Britain’s defence chief has spoken out over Tory plans to send in 1,200 strike-breaking troops, complaining: “We’re busy!”
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin warned the military should focus on its “primary role” as the government prepares to use it to cover for paramedics, firefighters and Border Force - costing £4,000 per soldier per week.
The Chief of Defence Staff told the Sunday Telegraph: "We're not spare capacity.
