Downing Street Hits Back at Trump’s ‘Wrong’ Claims
The British government has fired back at Donald Trump after the former US President accused NATO allies of hanging back during the war in Afghanistan. Downing Street called Trump “wrong to diminish the role of troops, including British forces.”
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They pointed to the huge sacrifice made by UK service personnel over two decades of conflict, highlighting the 457 British lives lost and countless more wounded or scarred for life.
Political Leaders Stand Firm on Troops’ Heroism
The Prime Minister’s official spokesperson stressed the sacrifice was made for national security and in response to an attack on an ally. Sir Keir Starmer expressed he was “very proud” of British troops and their bravery.
