Landmine charity defends Mills

International anti-landmine charity MAG (Mines Advisory Group) has leaped to the defence of its spokesperson Heather Mills, after her recent barrage of press criticism.

The MAG, who have been clearing landmines since 1989, have hailed Sir Paul McCartney's estranged wife as a hard-working, committed individual.

Since the couple announced their split last month, Mills has been at the centre of damning newspaper allegations, with a British newspaper alleging she was a high-class prostitute in the early 1990s. Mills has denied the claims and plans to sue the News Of The World.

MAG executive director Lou McGrath says, "Heather's support for the landmine cause has been invaluable and utterly selfless. She was involved with the issues before her marriage to Sir Paul McCartney and continues to be a huge influence for the cause today.

"After the tireless work Heather has put into the landmine cause over many years, MAG wishes to show our unreserved support for her and Sir Paul McCartney during a very difficult time."