Jacob Rees-Mogg has launched an astonishing attack on Britain’s military top brass, telling them to ‘do what they’re told’ and stop moaning about soldiers having to cover strikes.
The former business secretary lashed out after the head of the Armed Forces said troops should not be treated as ‘spare capacity’ to cover for industrial action.
As ministers prepare to deploy 1,200 troops to help with ambulances and guard borders, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, insisted that the military was ‘busy’ and should not be the ‘go-to’ to fill gaps.
Waves of industrial action over the festive period mean that troops – many of whom are paid less than those on strike – will have their Christmases ruined.
But speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Westminster Hour last night, Mr Rees-Mogg, who served in the Cabinet under prime ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, said: ‘I’m a bit worried about senior military figures sounding off on their opinions.
‘I think the job of the military…
