Charles Haddon News Today

The veterans minister is refusing to hand over names of military informants alleging major wrongdoing in Afghanistan — and the clock is ticking.

The officer tipped police off about a safe which held a dossier of evidence from a SAS soldier detailing allegations of murder.

Even with extra legal assistance, hearings into suspicious killings of 80 Afghans would be delayed until March 2025

Johnny Mercer has been given a fresh deadline to explain why he should not have to hand over the names of Afghanistan whistleblowers.

The MP, who served in Afghanistan, has until 8 May to give his reasons for protecting whistleblower sources.

The MP, who served in Afghanistan, has until 8 May to give his reasons for protecting whistleblower sources.

Mr Mercer had faced a deadline of Friday to provide information to the inquiry, but has now lodged an appeal. His stance has been branded "completely unacceptable" by the inquiry chair.

Mr Mercer challenged the order which is now being considered by the inquiry chair, who had branded the ministers stance of "refusing to answer legitimate questions" as "completely unacceptable".

A decorated soldier is urging a judge to halt his pursuit of the Cabinet minister Johnny Mercer over his refusal to name special forces whistleblowers.

A decorated soldier is urging a judge to halt his pursuit of Johnny Mercer over his refusal to name Special Forces whistleblowers.