UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns

BBC Politics Tuesday 16 June 2026, 14:04 UTC 1 min read

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Sir Richard Knighton echoes ex-defence secretary John Healey's claims that the forces need more cash.

UK (LOCATION) Richard Knighton (PERSON) John Healey's (PERSON)

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