Former Armed Forces Chiefs Voice EU Referendum Fears

Twelve former Armed Forces bosses have written an open letter backing the campaign for Britain to remain in the European Union.

Downing Street have admitted mistakenly adding the name of General Sir Michael Rose to the letter, orchestrated by Number 10 and published in the Daily Telegraph.

A spokesman has confirmed to Sky News that a mistake was made, and that the former Director of the UK's Special Forces had personally contacted Downing Street about his wish not to have his name added.

The confirmed signatories, including the likes of Sir Jock Stirrup and General Sir Mike Jackson, argue that the UK must stay in the EU in order to protect itself from the likes of Islamic State and an increasingly aggressive Russia.

"We have served around the world and in almost every conflict in which Britain has been engaged since the Second World War.

Europe today is facing a series of grave security challenges, from instability in the Middle East and the rise of Daesh, to resurgent Russian nationalism and aggression.

 

Britain will have to confront these challenges whether it is inside or outside the EU. But within the EU, we are stronger.