And Labour says up to 20,000 others quietly dismissed from the armed forces because of their sexuality must have medals returned. The Tories have rejected a Labour amendment to the Armed Forces Bill now going through Parliament which would speed up justice for those who have suffered for the past 21 years. Many of those dismissed from the forces were thrown out under the catch-all “conduct prejudicial to military discipline”. That means they are not allowed to wear medals rightfully won, have lost out on pensions and cannot wear items of uniform such as berets during ceremonial occasions such as Remembrance Sunday. (Image: APEX)Craig Jones added: “The UK’s armed forces are now the best in the world for LGBT inclusion.

Source: Daily Mirror July 03, 2021 20:17 UTC