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Page last updated at 00:45 GMT, Monday, 5 October 2009 01:45 UK

Ainsworth 'asked for more troops'

Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has been asked to provide more troops whilst on a surprise visit to Afghanistan.

Mr Ainsworth was told by Staff Sergeant Kim Hughes that "more troops on the ground" was his highest priority.

Emma North reports.

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