Robert Gates: military cuts will end UK's global role

Britain can no longer be a full military partner of the United States, says former US defence secretary

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THE spending cuts imposed on British armed forces will mean the UK can no longer be a full military partner of the United States, a former US defence secretary has warned.

Robert Gates, who served under Presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush, said the cuts would limit the UK's ability to be a major player on the world stage.

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