MPs concerned by Karzai comments -- BBC

Its Lib Dem chairman Malcolm Bruce said: "We are concerned about the recent deterioration in political relations between the government of Afghanistan and the UK. -- "We recognise that the civilian and military effort is entirely dependent on the goodwill of the government and people of Afghanistan. -- "But there is a risk that the tone and timing of recent comments by the government of Afghanistan which are critical of the UK could undermine British public support for the UK's long-term commitment to Afghanistan."