“To involve young people more in celebrating the contribution of our armed forces - [I] would like to pilot an expansion of our cadet forces, especially in state schools. So we have asked Ian Russell to fundraise with the private sector, with funding matched by the government”.
Gordon Brown in a speech given to the Royal United Services Institute in
London today.
“We will set up an Army Foundation College, which will provide 1,300 places for 16 and 17 year olds who want to join the Army. We will also enable the reserve forces to play a more active role in operations. We appreciate the enormous value of cadet forces, and our current plans include resources to encourage their further development”.
Conservative Party Manifesto 1997
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Is that monkey picture the cover of the debut long player from erstwhile late 90s indie pop kings the Supernaturals?!
visitor said this on February 14th, 2006 at 6:37 am
for “with funding matched by the government” read “with funding we stole from the national lottery.”
J said this on February 14th, 2006 at 9:37 am
So that’s the Brown agenda - militarisation of state schools. He really does make Blair look like a pinko namby-pamby. Are all the gutless creeps in the Labour Party going to take it lying down? Of course they are.
Islingtonian said this on February 14th, 2006 at 10:49 pm
“Is that monkey picture the cover of the debut long player from erstwhile late 90s indie pop kings the Supernaturals?!”
Actually I think that monkey plays bass in Supergrass
Jonny said this on February 15th, 2006 at 6:58 am
What is going on here?
Monkey madness. What have you done with the real Monkey?
Guido Fawkes said this on February 15th, 2006 at 11:31 am
Where is Recess Monkey? Who are these imposters?
Michael said this on February 15th, 2006 at 11:06 pm