The UK government is facing fierce criticism following a major data breach that exposed the personal details of Afghan interpreters who worked alongside British forces. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer slammed the 'gross negligence' during Prime Minister's Questions, accusing ministers of failing those who risked their lives for Britain.
Security Lapse Puts Lives at Risk
In a shocking lapse, an email containing highly sensitive information about dozens of Afghan nationals was mistakenly sent to an unauthorised recipient. The error, described by defence sources as 'a catastrophic failure', included names, contact details and even photographs of individuals still in Afghanistan.
Labour's Scathing Attack
Sir Keir Starmer didn't hold back during the heated PMQs exchange: 'This isn't just incompetence - it's a betrayal of those who stood with us. Because of this government's negligence, Taliban fighters could right now be hunting down these brave individuals.'
The Defence Secretary has launched an urgent investigation into how the breach occurred, while opposition MPs demand immediate action to protect those affected.
Broken Promises
This scandal comes just months after the government faced criticism for its handling of the Afghan resettlement scheme, with many interpreters still waiting for promised relocation to the UK. Veterans' groups have joined calls for swifter action to safeguard those left vulnerable by this latest security failure.
