Afghan strategy 'right', PM says

Gordon Brown has defended the government's Afghanistan strategy, saying it is the right one despite a "dangerous battle" ahead.

By BBC News |UK

The prime minister said it was aimed at preventing terrorism in the UK. Fifteen British soldiers have died in 10 days.

Two men killed on Thursday have been named. The first was Rifleman Daniel Hume, 22, of 4th Battalion The Rifles.

The second was Private John Brackpool, 27, Prince of Wales' Company, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards.

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