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There was a Beano character called General Jumbo. You may remember him.

UK politicians who call for the army to get involved in public order matters are like General Jumbo.

But the armed forces are not especially well-geared for public order matters. They also have no powers of arrest. There is even no particular reason why they can relieve police of backline duties. A properly resourced civil police force is enough.

Beware of politicians that like calling in the military to domestic matters.