Video: Special forces in Afghanistan push British troops over 10,000: "Britain had about 500 members of special forces active in Afghanistan, Gordon Brown disclosed yesterday.
The Prime Minister acknowledged the presence and numbers of the SAS and other special groups as President Obama gave the go-ahead to a surge of at least 30,000 US troops that he hopes will change the dynamics of the war.
Mr Brown confirmed that an extra 500 British troops would be deployed this month, taking the number of troops above 10,000."
