Britain could have 'blood on its hands' over Afghan translators, Lord Dannatt warns

Lord Dannatt, the former head of the army, says that the nation has a 'moral obligation' to Afghan translators who helped British forces

Britain will have "blood on its hands" if Afghan interpreters are killed by the Taliban, the former head of the army has warned  Lord Dannatt said that the nation has a "debt of honour" and a "moral obligation" towards those who served alongside British forces.

It comes amid mounting controversy over the government's refusal to allow Afghan interpreters to return to Britain, including one who worked as a translator for David Cameron.

A total of 200 Afghan interpreters who worked for British forces and have applied for help after being threatened by Taliban militants.

British police working in Kabul have recommended that they take measures to protect themselves such as changing their cars or their phones. However, none of them have been granted asylum in Britain.

Lord Dannatt told The Telegraph: "We have a moral obligation to look after them. If they feel they are not able to live their previous life they have earned the right to come and live in this country.

"I know that immigration is a real problem but the number we are talking about is so small that actually making a fuss about it is a real embarrassment. We have a debt of honour.   -  Read More

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