Britain's nuclear test heroes have been refused a medal by a secretive Whitehall committee.
It comes despite promises from the past three Prime Ministers they supported one, and the government’s own long-term study which proved atomic veterans were 377 per cent more likely to die from radiogenic cancers than other servicemen.
A Cabinet Office source told the Mirror that the Advisory Military Sub Committee - which refuses to publish its minutes or verdict - has recommended there be no gong.