article_snippet: Up to 30 Conservative MPs are thought to be backing a bid by John Baron, MP for Basildon and Billericay, to force a protest vote against defence cuts.
article_snippet: One Tory MP said: ‘Mr Cameron has a natural affinity with the Armed Forces.
article_snippet: ’ Mr Cameron secretly visited the SAS headquarters at Hereford last week and is said to have returned more determined than ever to win Chancellor George Osborne (pictured left) trial of strength with the Chancellor.
article_snippet: But ’ Mr Cameron was defended by one influential Tory who said: ‘We have ring-fenced overseas aid, the NHS and schools.
article_snippet: ’ Spokesmen for Mr Cameron and ’ Mr Cameron
article_snippet: by John Baron, ex-soldier, MP and member of Defence Select Committee.
article_snippet: On Thursday, MPs from all sides of the Commons will support my debate demanding that the Government should meet Britain’s Nato commitment.