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Up to 10,000 British Army troops could have Christmas leave cancelled in Covid crisis

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The Times : “It’s prudent and judicious planning to make sure we’ve got the nation’s back as an insurance policy if other government departments ask us to do things. “There’s an expectation that that’s the kind of lifestyle you sign up to.

That’s why people join the forces. We’re always on some form of readiness, as plans develop and change. Whether it’s flooding or something else, we’re always there and ready to go.”Anyone unable to take leave over the holidays will be guaranteed time off in the new year instead, it is understood.Insiders said the force was “overstretched”, being 9,000 short of its minimum target of 82,000 regular troops.A source said: “This year could be the perfect storm: Brexit, Covid-19, flooding.

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