MoD plans raid on landmine removal fund to keep Tornados flying in Iraq
"Money set aside to clear landmines and remove arms from conflict zones is to be raided to pay a private defence contractor to keep Tornado jets flying in Iraq, according to a confidential memo seen by the Guardian. The Ministry of Defence plans to pay BAE Systems from the multimillion-pound Conflict Prevention Fund - which covers projects such as destroying weapons in Bosnia and landmines in Mozambique - to subsidise the £5m-£10m cost of servicing each of the six planes".
It's enough to make Princess Diana turn in her grave. Now, if Prince Harry really had any balls he would be jumping all over the MOD for this despicable stunt!
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3 comments:
Can't disagree - especially the last part.
James: It's hypocritical to use money set aside for the peace effort being used for the war effort.
Just beggars belief, I suppose next they will be asking for old pots & pans, taking down park railings to keep the planes flying!
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