LGBT Veterans Seek Compensation as Labour Faces Criticism Over Promises

Campaigners urge the government to uphold commitments for redress following historical mistreatment in the armed forces.

Craig Jones, a former Royal Navy officer, leads the campaign for LGBT veterans' recognition and compensation through the charity Fighting With Pride.
The Labour government is under scrutiny for potentially not fulfilling its opposition pledges to debate and adjust the compensation scheme for mistreated LGBT veterans.
An independent review highlighted severe historical mistreatment of LGBT personnel, including dismissals and societal exclusion, with calls for financial redress similar to other national scandals.
Concerns have been raised over the current £50 million cap on compensation, which may result in insufficient payments for affected veterans.
The Ministry of Defence has implemented some recommendations from the review but faces pressure to ensure further parliamentary scrutiny and appropriate compensation measures.