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PM pledges more support for troops
The Prime Minister has praised the work of British troops in Afghanistan, promising more help for them to overcome the threat of roadside bombs planted by the Taliban.
He visited troops at Camp Bastion in Helmand province and thanked them for their efforts in fighting the insurgents ahead of the recent presidential elections.
He said: "This has been a most difficult summer in Afghanistan, because the Taliban have tried to prevent elections taking place.
"I think our forces have shown extraordinary courage during this period.
"They know the reason why we are here and that is our security at home depends on a stable Afghanistan - no return of the Taliban, and no role for al Qaida in the running of Afghanistan."
The Prime Minister has praised the work of British troops in Afghanistan, promising more help for them to overcome the threat of roadside bombs planted by the Taliban.
He visited troops at Camp Bastion in Helmand province and thanked them for their efforts in fighting the insurgents ahead of the recent presidential elections.
He said: "This has been a most difficult summer in Afghanistan, because the Taliban have tried to prevent elections taking place.
"I think our forces have shown extraordinary courage during this period.
"They know the reason why we are here and that is our security at home depends on a stable Afghanistan - no return of the Taliban, and no role for al Qaida in the running of Afghanistan."
