This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government

Rejected petition Save the Royal Marines from cuts including our amphibious capability

There has been significant press coverage regarding cuts to the Royal Marines and withdrawal from service of HMS Bulwark and Albion.
The Royal Marines are recognised around the world as the best trained and one of the most effective forces which exist today.
We need to retain this capability

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/202588

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