Theresa May facing Tory rebellion over possible defence cuts

Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a potential backbench rebellion over potential defence cost-saving plans.Tory MP Johnny Mercer, a former Army officer who now sits on the Defence Select Committee, told Sky News he has "a resilient cohort of Conservative MPs" who are unhappy with the idea of further cuts.The newspaper claimed the planned cuts would see the Army lose 12,000 soldiers, leaving its full-time strength at just 70,000.