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Jeremy Corbyn target practice film soldiers 'not sacked' | Jeremy Corbyn target practice film soldiers 'not sacked' |
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Soldiers filmed using a Jeremy Corbyn poster for target practice have been disciplined but not sacked. | Soldiers filmed using a Jeremy Corbyn poster for target practice have been disciplined but not sacked. |
The video showed servicemen from the Colchester-based Parachute Regiment in a shooting range, believed to be in Kabul, Afghanistan. | The video showed servicemen from the Colchester-based Parachute Regiment in a shooting range, believed to be in Kabul, Afghanistan. |
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the behaviour was "not fitting of the high standards we expect". | The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the behaviour was "not fitting of the high standards we expect". |
When the footage was posted on social media, Mr Corbyn said he was shocked and called for an investigation. | When the footage was posted on social media, Mr Corbyn said he was shocked and called for an investigation. |
Labour has been asked for comment on the latest development. | Labour has been asked for comment on the latest development. |
'Not fitting' | |
The short clip showed four paratroopers in uniform firing before the camera panned to the target, a large portrait of the Labour leader. | The short clip showed four paratroopers in uniform firing before the camera panned to the target, a large portrait of the Labour leader. |
An investigation was launched into the incident in April. | An investigation was launched into the incident in April. |
The four soldiers seen firing, as well as the soldier filming, received reprimands with two being demoted, according to The Sun. | The four soldiers seen firing, as well as the soldier filming, received reprimands with two being demoted, according to The Sun. |
An MoD spokeswoman said: "The Army has carried out a thorough investigation into this incident and has implemented disciplinary action against the individuals found guilty of misconduct. | An MoD spokeswoman said: "The Army has carried out a thorough investigation into this incident and has implemented disciplinary action against the individuals found guilty of misconduct. |
"This behaviour was not fitting of the high standards we expect of our personnel, and we are always prepared to take action when our procedures are not adhered to correctly." | "This behaviour was not fitting of the high standards we expect of our personnel, and we are always prepared to take action when our procedures are not adhered to correctly." |
It is not known when the footage was filmed. | It is not known when the footage was filmed. |
It is believed the clip first circulated on Snapchat before being posted on Twitter. | It is believed the clip first circulated on Snapchat before being posted on Twitter. |