Depleted British Army only strong enough to seize a small market town 'on a good day' warns general - as Starmer faces pressure to ramp up spending
- Posted on March 25, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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Depleted British Army only strong enough to seize a small market town 'on a good day' warns general - as Starmer faces pressure to ramp up spending

General Sir Richard Barrons said UK land forces would be unable to do anything 'substantial' in a war and would only be able to help out with small tasks in operations led by the US or Nato.