Speaking to BFBS Radio, Gordon Brown has promised to do "whatever is necessary" to ensure that British troops fighting on the frontline in Afghanistan have the equipment they need.

The Prime Minister told BFBS Radio's Claire Sadler that the Government was doing "more than ever" to protect and safeguard UK forces on operations.

He said "We are determined that when we send our troops to Afghanistan we give them all the protection and all the support we can."

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