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Chief of staff warns of struggling armed forces after RAF Nimrod went down in Afghanistan
Armed forces ‘only just coping’

The British armed forces are only “just” coping with the demands made on them by politicians, the new head of the army has warned. Richard Dannatt’s comments come after 14 Britons were killed when an RAF Nimrod crashed in southern Afghanistan on Saturday – the biggest single loss of life since operations in the country… Read more »

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Tony Blair prepares for social exclusion announcement as Labour infighting continues
Blair attempts to return to business

Tony Blair is today beginning a two-day tour to look at local efforts to tackle social exclusion, as he attempts to regain the initiative after a weekend of Labour infighting. The prime minister is due to make a major speech on the issue tomorrow, where he will expand his proposals for targeting help and sanctions… Read more »