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Gregor Young

'Risky' for UK armed forces to let personnel join extremist groups, MPs say

There are no rules barring members of the British armed forces from joining extremist groups. Photo: PA

EXTREME right-wing groups are targeting military personnel as potential recruits but leaders of the armed forces provide no clear direction over whether they can become members, a report has found.

The Intelligence and Security Committee said current policies that do not limit which organisations personnel can join are “somewhat risky” given the sensitive nature of the jobs carried out by service members.

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