British army chief may lose job for ‘interfering in politics’

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LONDON: The Mother of All Democracies-UK is in the grip of a hot debate about the surprisingly rising role of its army in the political decision making process after a former Home Secretary David Blunkett blasted Britain Army Chief Sir Richards for what he called “interference in politics” and warned those elements who were trying to turn General into a hero.

Tory former Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind and former Defence Secretary Michael Portillo have also suggested his (General Richards) position is untenable-despite agreeing with his views on the military campaign.

The Sunday Mirror has also quoted two unnamed senior ministers-one in the Cabinet - calling for him to be sacked for stepping outside his remit.

There is renewed speculation that Sir Richard’s job may be under threat as many democrats believe here that they may agree with his views on Iraq but this was not his job to issue warnings to politicians and tell them what to do and what not.

David Blunkett —former Home Secretary has issued a sharp rebuke to Britain’s top soldier for “interfering” in politics and warned those who were appreciating the general for giving this statement saying it might lead to more role of military in decision-making.

the war in Iraq is nothing but a 'political ploy'. I for one would trust the word of the top military 'expert' before I considered the propaganda of the lily livered, vermin that populate Whitehall.