England

Dannatt quits as Tory adviser

Former army chief General Sir Richard Dannatt, who sparked a row when he acted as defence adviser to the Conservatives, has revealed he quit the role when David Cameron became Prime Minister.

The General was accused of a "terrifying misjudgement" after he took the role months after retiring as one of the UK's top military officers.

It had been suggested he would be made defence minister in a Tory government.

Sir Richard said he had given up the post to ensure military advice came from chiefs of staff, not a "has-been".