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Pay troops more, Army head urges
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7437014.stm
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"A private on their first operation will receive a minimum of £16,227, plus a 2,320 tax-free operational allowance."
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and just to prove I've nothing against truthful and responsible reporting.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...cle1247731.ece
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THE head of the Army last night called for soldiers to get a wage rise – saying even traffic wardens earn more.
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A soldier’s starting salary is £12,572 a year, rising to £15,677 as a Level 1 private. A traffic warden’s basic pay is £17,000.
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I can only say that if this is so then it is entirely disgusting and this government should be ashamed of it's self. 
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