Sadly over here in the US the only "story' is whether the blame for this can be pinned on to Obama or pushed back an Administration to George W.
Service people making the ultimate sacrifice on a daily basis is merely an interesting backdrop from which one bunch of corrupt politicians can score points off the other bunch of corrupt politicians. There is no effective Government any more, it is simply the biggest willy waving contest in Christendom between two morally bankrupt political parties.
The partisan self-interest is truly disgusting and destroying this country. Only in this environment could a wilful breach of State Security such as this be regarded as in the "Public Interest".
You don't know how lucky you are with your clowns, at least they are not losing two wars while they are all busy comparing penis sizes and taking every bribe known to man.