'Please don't be frightened': Harry Dunn's mum urges Boris Johnson to meet family in letter

Charlotte Charles writes to Number 10 calling for cross-government response issues raised by Northamptonshire tragedy
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Harry Dunn's mother has told Boris Johnson not to be frightened as the prime minister continues to avoid a meeting with the Northamptonshire family.

Charlotte Charles has written to Number 10 calling for a cross-government response to the issues which led to the teenager's death and subsequent diplomatic immunity scandal.

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A government spokesman insisted Mr Johnson is committed to getting justice for the family but did not commit to talks.

Mrs Charles' letter read: "I don't know why you haven't wanted to see us. Please don't be frightened.

"Please meet with us so we can talk about and address the issues.

"We mean no harm and just want to ensure that Harry did not die in vain."

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Harry, 19, died after his motorcycle was involved in a crash with a car on the wrong side of the road outside Croughton in August.

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Harry Dunn's mother Charlotte Charles

The American driver, Anne Sacoolas, claimed diplomatic immunity and left the country - she continues to refuse to return and her government rejected an extradition request.

Mrs Charles' letter says the 'most difficult and painful time' for her family has highlighted numerous problems which Mr Johnson can co-ordinate solutions to 'for the benefit of the whole nation'.

"Your primary responsibility is to safeguard and protect our lives and your administration and those before your's have sadly failed to do so I'm afraid," she wrote.

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Harry's family believes the UK-US relationship, road safety outside American bases in Britain and ambulance shortages all need to be addressed.

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Harry Dunn

A spokesman for the prime minister said Mr Johnson receives regular updates from the foreign secretary and has raised the case directly with US President Donald Trump on several occasions.

Meanwhile, a crowdfunder page has been launched to raise money for the family's judicial review into the government's handling of the scandal.

The legal fight could cost them £100,000 if they lose as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has warned it will seek costs from the campaigners.