(MP for Barnsley Central)

It's reported that four colonels are applying for every early retirement place
offered as part of cuts to the armed forces.

It comes as a public show of support for Britain's servicemen and women is
expected across the UK today for the third Armed Forces Day.

Former Army Officer, turned Labour MP, Dan Jarvis, says its saddening that so
many personnel want to leave.

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