Raab will seek Qatari views on feasibility of a functioning airport in Kabul, which would provide a vital route for remaining UK nationals and Afghans most at risk to leave.
During 2016 Brexit campaign, Raab campaigned alongside Johnson to break away from EU. Three years later, he stood against Johnson in party leadership contest.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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