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General John Nicholas Reynolds Houghton, Baron Houghton of Richmond, GCB, CBE, DL (/ ˈ h ɔː t ən / HAW-tən; born 18 October 1954) is a retired senior British Army officer and former Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) of the British Armed Forces.
Jun 20, 2023 · Reducing the size of the army “beggars belief” and the lack of “properly functioning” reserve forces is a “national embarrassment”, Lord Nick Houghton said during an appearance before the House of Commons Defence Committee on Tuesday.
Learn about the career and achievements of the former Chief of the Defence Staff, who led the UK armed forces from 2013 to 2016. Find out his previous roles, awards, speeches and announcements.
Jun 21, 2023 · Lord Nick Houghton, who was Chief of the Defence Staff between 2013 and 2016, criticised the decision to cut regular troop numbers during an appearance before the House of Commons Defence Committee on Tuesday.
Jan 22, 2016 · The Prime Minister thanked General Sir Nick Houghton for his service and welcomed Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach as his successor. The statement was made on 22 January 2016 and published on the UK government website.
General John Nicholas Reynolds Houghton, Baron Houghton of Richmond, is a retired senior British Army officer and former Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) of the British Armed Forces. He was appointed CDS in July 2013, following the retirement of General Sir David Richards.
Mar 19, 2013 · David Cameron praised Sir Nick Houghton as the successor of Sir David Richards in 2013. He said General Houghton was a consummate military professional and would lead the armed forces through change and challenges.
