The defence spending cuts brought in by the UK coalition government have taken their toll on the armed forces with 1,020 Royal Navy staff learning they are going to be made redundant.
It is part of a move to reduce the Navy’s headcount to 30,000 by 2015, in order to save £5 billion.
Former Navy chief Admiral Lord West spoke out against the news, critical of the government’s decision, and MoD staff in particular.
He also voiced concerns over the relentless cutting which has been ongoing for years, with implications that the Armed Forces might become incapable of functioning effectively due to the lack of resources and personnel.
The announcement follows news of approximately 920 soldiers and 930 RAF staff losing their jobs earlier in the month.
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