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Post by Frenchie on Aug 30, 2009 14:20:57 GMT 1
Sending more UK troops to Afghanistan could save lives, Conservative MP Patrick Mercer has said. His comments came after the prime minister announced plans suggesting a greater role for British troops, during a surprise visit to the country. Mr Mercer, a former soldier, saw Gordon Brown's announcement as a pledge to send more British personnel. He said his former regiment was in Afghanistan "and they tell me that the secret to this is extra manpower." Speaking in Helmand province, Mr Brown pledged greater protection for troops from roadside bombs and better equipment, including more armoured vehicles. He announced plans for the British to train another 50,000 Afghan troops trained by November 2010, which would enable them to "take more responsibility for their own affairs". Mr Mercer said: "For at least the last two years, commanders on the ground have been asking for extra troops. That was denied by the government. More >>
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