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UK to push Taliban to extend Kabul exit date for western troops

Armed forces minister also confirms Britain will urge Americans to delay departure from Kabul at G7 meeting

The UK is preparing to appeal to the Taliban to extend the 31 August deadline for western forces to leave Kabul, while accepting it will not be able to airlift everyone eligible to leave Afghanistan.

The armed forces minister, James Heappey, confirmed the UK would try to persuade the Americans to stay longer in Kabul at a G7 meeting on Tuesday. Speaking to Sky News he also said the UK was prepared to urge the Taliban to agree to extend the deadline, regardless of the US decision.

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