Drone_pilot
17-07-04, 11:12
There are fears that a 300-year-old Cumbrian regiment could be a victim of cuts to the British Infantry.
Members of the King's Own Royal Border Regiment (KORBR) said they have been singled out for possible disbandment.
Now they have launched a campaign to tell government ministers why Cumbria cannot do without its only regiment.
The regiment was named with several others in November 2003 as facing cuts or disbandment under government cutbacks.
The historic infantry unit is likely to find out on Wednesday whether it is to be disbanded.
Support for the campaign has been sought from MPs, Euro MPs and councils in the regiment's Cumbria and Lancashire recruiting area.
Approaches have also been made to the Ministry of Defence, arguing the case for keeping the regiment in the British Army.
Among the authorities that have promised support is Allerdale Borough Council.
BBC Read More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cumbria/3900619.stm)
Members of the King's Own Royal Border Regiment (KORBR) said they have been singled out for possible disbandment.
Now they have launched a campaign to tell government ministers why Cumbria cannot do without its only regiment.
The regiment was named with several others in November 2003 as facing cuts or disbandment under government cutbacks.
The historic infantry unit is likely to find out on Wednesday whether it is to be disbanded.
Support for the campaign has been sought from MPs, Euro MPs and councils in the regiment's Cumbria and Lancashire recruiting area.
Approaches have also been made to the Ministry of Defence, arguing the case for keeping the regiment in the British Army.
Among the authorities that have promised support is Allerdale Borough Council.
BBC Read More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cumbria/3900619.stm)