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Published 11/07/2009 by Guardian.co.uk

Ex-defence chiefs attack Gordon Brown over Afghanistan

Peers accuse prime minister of lacking commitment to the war and failing to support British troops Three former defence chiefs have accused Gordon Brown of failing in his commitment to the war in Afghanistan and support for British troops.

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