Britain’s army chiefs live in lavish, taxpayer-funded homes – while the troops suffer squalor, we can reveal.
boss of Defense Admiral of Staff Sir Tony Radakin enjoys a property cost of £62,000 a year and staff costs an additional £113,000.
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General Sir Patrick Sanders, Chief of the General Staff, has a house of £29,000 a year and a staff account of £101,000.
Several other top blowers live preciously London properties, a Freedom of Information probe found.
It contrasts with the substandard housing that many have to deal with.
Ex-Army Major Richard Foord said filthy houses led to an “exodus” of troops.
The Ministry of Defense said senior personnel need “suitable property” to perform their duties.
A spokesman admitted that some staff “did not receive the level of accommodation services they deserve”.