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Daily Record
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Nigel Nelson

Boris Johnson told to pay and apologise to LGBT+ troops kicked out over sexuality

Boris Johnson is being urged to say sorry and pay ­compensation to LGBT+ troops jailed or dismissed because of their sexuality.

Former veterans minister Johnny Mercer wants the Prime Minister to give them “a national apology”.

He said: “It’s the least he can do for the pain they have suffered. Our armed forces are now the world’s best for LGBT inclusion but that was not always the case.

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