What's happened
Labour criticises Tory ministers for public dispute over relocation of Afghan special forces soldiers who fought with the British
Why it matters
The fate of Afghan special forces soldiers and the UK government's response to their relocation is a matter of public and political concern, with implications for international relations and moral responsibility.
What the papers say
The Independent reports on the Labour party's criticism of the Tory ministers' public dispute over the relocation of Afghan special forces soldiers, while BBC News highlights the failure of the UK to relocate these soldiers as a betrayal and a disgrace.
How we got here
The UK government has faced criticism over its failure to relocate Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside the British, despite being trained and funded by the UK government.
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