29/07/2014

PM To Meet Families Of MH17 Victims

The families of British victims of the shot down Malaysian Airlines MH17 plane are to meet with the Prime Minister, who is expected to discuss international response to the incident.

The plane is believed to have been shot down by pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine on 17 July, killing all 298 people onboard, including 10 Britons.

It is understood that the families are expected to ask Mr Cameron to help secure the return of their loved ones bodies.

(MH/CD)

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