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No let-up for UK troops in Afghanistan
UK troops in Afghanistan ‘until at least 2011’, minister admits

By Liz Stephens and Jonathan Moore A government minister today suggested Britain could be involved in active operations in Afghanistan until at least 2011. Speaking at the unveiling of new surveillance and target acquisition equipment, Quentin Davies – the defence equipment minister – admitted it would not be ready for use until April 2011. “There… Read more »

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‘Dear Gordon’: Resignation letter in full

Read the full letter of resignation from Eric Joyce, the parliamentary private secretary to defence secretary Bob Ainsworth. Gordon As you may know, I told Bob Ainsworth some weeks ago that I intended to step down as parliamentary private secretary (PPS) to the defence secretary before the start of the new parliamentary term. This seems… Read more »