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Shapps ‘working hard to resolve UK armed forces recruitment problems’

Source: PA Wire

Grant Shapps has said he is “working hard” to ensure the armed forces are not depleted, amid warnings that military personnel are leaving faster than they can be replaced.

The Defence Secretary stressed he was taking steps to ensure the UK has “the men and women we need for our armed forces”, as MPs debated the UK’s military action against Yemen-based Houthi rebels.

Ministers have in recent weeks highlighted rising tensions around the globe, with Mr Shapps warning of movements towards a “pre-war world”.

He was questioned about the UK’s preparedness for future wars as parliamentarians were granted the

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