# How to force a UK U-turn: Lessons from our Afghan left behind investigation

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Published: 2024-03-14T06:10:54+00:00
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## Resource

Hello and welcome back to Backlight! In this episode, we talk to our investigations editor May Bulman, and social affairs correspondent from The Independent, Holly Bancroft about the exciting impact of their investigation into the Afghan commandos left behind by the British government. It’s both a deep-dive into the investigation, and an inside look at the impact-driven strategy that compelled the British Government to reverse its previous decision to deny hundreds of Afghans safety in the UK. -- Here are the links to the coverage mentioned in the episode: The write-up and video coverage from The Independent Sky News coverage BBC Newsnight coverage The investigation write-up on our website -- Hosts: Beatriz Ramalho da Silva, Tessa Pang Sound Design: Spoovio - Audiovisual Productions -- Website - Twitter - BlueSky - and you can email us at backlight@lighthousereports.com

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