'No need' to keep troops in Germany
Updated on 20 November 2009
British troops could be withdrawn from Germany for good, nearly 70 years after the end of the Second World War, if the Conservatives win the general election.
Shadow Defence Secretary Liam Fox said it was "no longer necessary" to maintain the presence of more than 20,000 military personnel.
Ending the commitment would free up forces to carry out vital Nato operations outside of Europe, he insisted.
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