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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bancroft

Labour slams Tory ‘public scrap’ over fate of Afghan commandos and back our calls to bring them to UK

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Labour have criticised Tory ministers for having a “public scrap” over the fate of Afghan special forces soldiers who fought with the British, and have called on the government to bring them to safety in the UK.

Shadow armed forces minister Luke Pollard has urged ministers to ensure members of two elite units, known as The Triples, are given refuge for helping Britain in its war against the Taliban.

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