British Soldiers face 'ticking stress time bomb'

Britain faces a "ticking time bomb" of mental illness and suicide as troops return from fierce combat in Afghanistan, the Tories have warned.

A lack of mental health support and the intensity of the battle against the Taliban will leave record numbers suffering from post-traumatic stress, according to the party.

David Cameron and Shadow Defence Secretary Liam Fox are highlighting the dangers at a summit after one of the bloodiest periods for UK forces for decades.


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