Tax cut v equipment

In response to criticism from the Royal British Legion and the head of the Army soldiers serving a six month tour in Iraq or Afghanistan are expected to recieve a £140 council tax or rates rebate. This will be paid for out of the existing MOD budget. The same budget that for some reason finds it very difficult to stretch to things like flak jackets or have enough serviceable helicopters to supply the front-line.


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