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Starmer Slams Government Over Data Breach Endangering Afghans

7/17/2025

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer voiced his outrage over a data breach that jeopardized the safety of 25,000 Afghans, criticizing the government's secretive handling of the situation. Defence Secretary John Healey admitted the issue's complexity, while former officials stood by their decisions, facing mounting scrutiny and the threat of lawsuits from those impacted.

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer voiced his outrage over a data breach that jeopardized the safety of 25,000 Afghans, criticizing the government's secretive handling of the situation. Defence Secretary John Healey admitted the issue's complexity, while former officials stood by their decisions, facing mounting scrutiny and the threat of lawsuits from those impacted.