The Independent
Suggested Topics Retired military commanders could be barred from the corridors of power after the MoD launched an inquiry into claims that some of them have used their access to lobby for lucrative arms deals. The president of the Royal British...
Guardian Unlimited
Handout/Getty Images The president of the Royal British Legion could be stripped of his role and a crackdown on lobbying of the Ministry of Defence introduced following claims that former members of the top brass have been boasting of their access to...
Sky News
Ex-military chiefs may be barred from contact with ministers and Ministry of Defence officials after several were secretly filmed claiming to be able to help secure deals for arms firms. At least one of the six top figures filmed by The Sunday Times...
CNN
The "generals for hire" scandal broke late Saturday following the publication of a Sunday Times investigation that used hidden cameras to capture the alleged claims by the men, all recently retired military officers. The Ministry of Defense moved...