British troops in Afghanistan 'get just £1 a head' spent on them for Christmas celebrations with even MONGOLIAN troops getting more
Close-fisted defence chiefs have allocated just £1 a head to British troops with 'suffering moral' for their Christmas celebrations.
The 500 troops positioned in Afghanistan have been given £500 for their festive celebrations this year - working out at just £1 a head.
But apparently this isn't even enough for coffee and they 'send in more money to feed the stray cats on the US compound' and even the Mongolians receive more.
In stark contrast according to the Sunday Times, US soldiers have been gifted eight Christmas trees, several turkeys, decorations and will also be treated to a special screening of the new Star Wars film.
British troops in Afghanistan have been allocated just £1 a head for their Christmas celebrations this year
Despite remaining the largest deployment of British soldiers feel forgotten about as the the festive season is in full swing in the UK
A British officer stationed in Kabul said: 'As an army we don't have as much money as the US, but even the Danish and Mongolians seem to be doing more.'
One soldier said morale was suffering: 'They haven't even sent us enough for a coffee. The Americans send in more money to feed the stray cats on their compound.'
Civilian causalities have been at their highest this year in Afghanistan as the war enters it's 17th year.
Despite remaining the largest deployment of British soldiers feel forgotten about as the the festive season is in full swing in the UK.
A British officer stationed in Kabul said that even the Danish and Mongolians seem to be doing more for Christmas than the UK troops
Although they haven't been completely forgotten as one officer said: 'It has been staggering to see the number of parcels that have arrived for us from friends and family.'
An MOD spokesperson said: 'Over the Christmas period thousands of brave and committed service personnel are working tirelessly to keep this country safe amid intensifying threats.
'Their dedication is hugely appreciated and arrangements for festive celebrations are made locally.'
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