Lord Dannatt tells Government to allow Afghan interpreters into Britain

The UK must give refuge to the Afghan interpreters who helped saves the lives of British troops, former head of Army Lord Dannatt tells ministers

The former head of the Army will ministers that Britain must give refuge to the Afghan interpreters who helped saves the lives of his troops.

Lord Dannatt, the former Chief of the General Staff, says that Britain must act first and ask questions later to give asylum to Afghan interpreters threatened with death for helping British troops.

He will urge the Government must be “more generous and open hearted” to young Afghans who served on the frontline in Helmand and want to resettle in Britain for their own safety.

The Telegraph last week obtained new figures showing that nearly 3,000 Afghans were employed as interpreters by British forces during their operations in Helmand province – more than previously thought.- Read More at Telegraph

Lord Dannatt tells Government to allow Afghan interpreters into Britain