North West soldiers learn how cuts will affect them

Cuts hit North West soliders

Hundreds of soldiers from the north west will find out more details today on how Government cuts will effect them

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers march through Celle, Germany Credit: Emily Wabitsch/DPA/PA

Hundreds of soldiers from the north west will find out more details today on how Government cuts will effect them.

Redundancy notices are set to be issued across the armed forces.

Politicians believe the Second Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, which is being disbanded, will be severely affected.

Last updated Tue 18 Jun 2013

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