Washington Whispers: UK Defense cuts worry Washington

London is considering a massive 20 percent in military spending cuts and a huge slash in active Army troops.

Washington is growing fearful that its best ally won't be able to fill gaps in the Pentagon's war plans.

Other nations might follow Britain's example unless the White House can convince 10 Downing Street to blunt the cuts.

This is not surprising because the UK pulled out of Iraq in July 2009. There are only 9500 UK troops in Afghanistan under the authorization of the UN.

See http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/FactSheets/OperationsFactsheets/OperationsInAfghanistanBritishForces.htm

A budget cut under the circumstances makes sense. It is curious that Tony Blair,  a Labour leader would back the US in the invasion of Iran and the Tory (conservative) leader David Cameroon wants to slash defence. European politicians are a breed apart.

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