Labour have demanded a halt to Army cuts as Infantry numbers fall by a fifth - despite the threat of a Russian incursion into Ukraine.
British Infantry, the “close combat” troops at the “core of the Army”, are among those stationed in Estonia to protect NATO allies as tensions with Moscow mount.
But following questions from Labour, Tory ministers admit their numbers will drop from 24,940 in 2010 to 19,400 in 2024/25.
