NO “DIRECT discussions with the government” has happened to resettle families fleeing Afghanistan in Slough, the council has confirmed.

Images of chaotic scenes at international airports in Afghanistan of people desperately trying to flee the country spread worldwide after the Taliban gained control of the capital Kabul.

After 20 years of war and tens of thousands of deaths, the UK and other foreign forces are pulling out of Afghanistan following a deal between the US and the Taliban.

The UK government has announced a resettlement scheme, which will aim to allow 5,000 Afghans – with a long-term goal of 20,000 - to settle in Great Britain.

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Some local authorities across the country are already preparing to take in refugees, such as Liverpool City Council, and calls have been made for others to follow suit.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service asked Slough Borough Council (SBC) if they have plans or pledge to rehome Afghan families and refugees.

SBC has said they have “not yet” been in direct discussions with the government over the refugee crisis.

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A spokesman for SBC said: “The borough has been involved in the settlement of refugees in the past, but we have not yet been in direct discussions with the government in regard to the current Afghanistan refugee situation.”