Talking to a former general from the Rifles, he expresses concerns that his regiment, currently consisting of five regular and two reserve battalions, will see at least one regular battalion cut as the drawdown from Afghanistan begins.

BBC: Changing balance between UK reservists and regular troops

Northamptonshire County Council Lib Dem opposition said reservists would be paid 20 days a year and regular police numbers cut to fund them.

BBC: Adam Simmonds

The idea is that in exchange for getting to defer or cut regular taxes you must make a partial payment now via the AMT.

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