UK in peace talks with the Taliban

Britain is in talks with the Taliban to reach a peace agreement in Afghanistan, Foreign Secretary, William Hague, revealed last night.

 He and PM, David Cameron, persuaded Washington that negotiations were on track, Mr Hague said.


 He admitted that an agreement could swallow that "unpleasant things" and indignation risk among veterans of Afghanistan and the families of the disappeared.


But he believes that the "realistic and practical" people of Great Britain accepts an end to the bloodshed is the best way to ensure our national security.


 Speaking to The Sun while on a visit to Afghanistan, Mr Hague became the first government minister to confirm Britain is in talks with his enemy fanatic.


 He said: "Negotiations do not occur with the Taliban, let me put it this way, we are connected to what happens - we will help where we can and we strongly support.".


 Mr Hague added: "We are here for many years because of our own national security.


 "A possible resolution of these issues is the ultimate way and the most desirable to save this national security.


 "But reconciliation with people who have been in a military conflict can be very unpleasant. In all these types of situations, you have to face some unpleasant things. "


The Sun is the only newspaper invited to join the Foreign Minister on a visit to the front line in Helmand this week - followed by meetings with key Afghan leaders in Kabul.


 His revelations will be considered an offer to soften the delicate public mood towards a peace agreement so that the government can not support the effort.