A former soldier who has been called a "suicide risk" has been told his extradition to America over fraud allegations must go ahead.
David McIntyre, 42, who served in Afghanistan, asked the Government to reconsider the move on medical grounds and was given additional time by Home Secretary Theresa May to provide proof that he is suffering from an untreated post-traumatic stress disorder.
But his lawyer Karen Todner, of Kaim Todner solicitors, said his request has been refused.
She said: "This morning the Secretary of State has responded and has refused to reconsider her decision and has ordered Mr McIntrye's extradition to the United States of America."
The firm said it is to consider the Home Secretary's decision in detail before deciding whether it can seek judicial review.
Melanie Riley, campaigner with Friends Extradited, said: "Here's yet another vulnerable British soldier let down by his own government.
"Dave was prepared to give his life in the defence of his country. Yet when Dave needed his country to defend him from extradition to the US, they booked him the flight.
"If he has a case to answer, let him answer it in the UK, where his mental health can be properly treated and where he can be surrounded by the loving support of his partner, family and friends, not locked up in a cell 5,000 miles from home while he tries to clear his name.
"Case after case demonstrates the cruelty of extradition which should be the last resort, not first, in our fight against alleged crime."
