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Veterans affected by the British armed forces’ ‘gay ban’ to receive up to £70,000 in compensation

Veterans affected by the British armed forces’ ‘gay ban’ to receive up to £70,000 in compensation

Veterans affected by the armed forces’ ‘gay ban’, which ran until 2000, will receive up to £70,000 in compensation, a 50% increase to what was previously announced. Defence secretary John Healey announced on December 12 that the total amount available will be £75 million; those who were dismissed or

Brighton Kemptown MP Chris Ward stands up in defence of LGBTQ+ veterans affected by armed forces’ gay ban

Brighton Kemptown MP Chris Ward stands up in defence of LGBTQ+ veterans affected by armed forces’ gay ban

Brighton Kemptown MP Chris Ward (Labour) has stood up in defence of LGBTQ+ veterans in the House of Commons, saying that compensation available to those affected by the British armed forces ‘gay ban’ isn’t enough. Speaking about a constituent, Steve, who was dismissed by the RAF in 1985 over a relat

Royal British Legion defends release of poppy paired with Progress Flag

Royal British Legion defends release of poppy paired with Progress Flag

To mark this year’s Remembrance Day, the Royal British Legion has released a special poppy paired with the Progress Flag, which “symbolises support for our LGBTIQ+ community who are a vital part of our armed forces past and present”. The flag, which includes elements representing binary, intersex, t

Military and LGBTQ+ charities join forces to urge Prime Minister to increase cap for those affected by UK military’s ‘gay ban’

Military and LGBTQ+ charities join forces to urge Prime Minister to increase cap for those affected by UK military’s ‘gay ban’

Military and LGBTQ+ charities have joined forces to urge Keir Starmer to properly fund compensation for victims of the UK military’s ‘gay ban’, which existed until 2000 and saw personnel imprisoned, bullied and assaulted for revealing their sexuality. A letter signed by over 20 of the UK’s largest L

RAF hosts Restorative Action Ceremony for veterans affected by the ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in the UK military between 1967 and 2000

RAF hosts Restorative Action Ceremony for veterans affected by the ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in the UK military between 1967 and 2000

On Thursday, 26 September, the RAF held a LGBT Restorative Action Ceremony at the College Hall Officers’ Mess at RAF Cranwell, honouring RAF veterans affected by the ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in the UK military between 1967 and 2000. The event was attended by 25 veterans, accompanied by their

Dougie Morgan from Fighting With Pride shortlisted for prestigious Veteran of the Year award at this year’s LGBTQ+ Defence Awards

Dougie Morgan from Fighting With Pride shortlisted for prestigious Veteran of the Year award at this year’s LGBTQ+ Defence Awards

The shortlist for this year’s LGBTQ+ Defence Awards, a leading celebration of inclusion in the defence, aerospace and security industry, has been revealed with finalists from all branches of the Armed Forces, the civil service and businesses. One of those shortlisted in the Veteran of the Year is Do

Fighting With Pride seeks your views on an LGBT Armed Forces Community Memorial

Fighting With Pride seeks your views on an LGBT Armed Forces Community Memorial

Fighting With Pride, the military charity which supports the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ veterans, has announced the launch of a survey asking for your views on an LGBT Armed Forces Community Memorial. A community-led and inspired memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum would be funded by the

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