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Ex-naval officer seeks recognition and compensation for LGBT veterans
Craig Jones on the beach in Brighton, East Sussex, where he runs the Fighting With Pride charity, which is campaigning for compensation for LGBT veterans who suffered historical mistreatment in the forces, October 11, 2024

A FORMER naval officer seeking compensation and recognition for historical wrongs against LGBT veterans has said he fears Labour will backslide on its redress pledges.  

Charity Fighting With Pride (FWP) highlights how survivors of the scandal suffered days of sometimes brutal interrogation when it was discovered they were gay.

Many were dismissed from the forces, lost out on job opportunities and were shunned by families and friends.

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