FIERY Dominic Raab today hit back at claims he was paddle-boarding as Kabul fell – insisting “the sea was actually closed”.
The embattled Foreign Secretary insisted allegations he was lounging on the beach in his Crete resort were “nonsense”.
He spoke for the first time on camera since facing fresh accusations he declined an urgent call with his Afghan counterpart on Friday 13.
Mr Raab told Sky News: “We were focused overwhelmingly on securing the airport and making sure I was engaged in meetings.
“The sea was actually closed, it was a red notice.”
“That stuff about me lounging around on the beach or stuff about me paddle-boarding – nonsense.
“I was focused on the Cobra meetings, the Foreign Office team, the director general, and the international engagement.
“And as a result of the actions of the Government, 9000 people – British nationals, Afghan workers – were secured back to the UK.”
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