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Defence Secretary statement on UK forces in Afghanistan

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has made a statement on UK forces in Afghanistan.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said:

皇冠体育app people of Afghanistan deserve a peaceful and stable future.

As we drawdown, the security of our people currently serving in Afghanistan remains our priority and we have been clear that attacks on Allied troops will be met with a forceful response.

皇冠体育app British public and our Armed Forces community, both serving and veterans, will have lasting memories of our time in Afghanistan. Most importantly we must remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, who will never be forgotten.

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Published 14 April 2021