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MoD seeks out-of-court resolution over compensation battle with gay veterans
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Exclusive: West Streeting says MoD in talks amid legal challenge by LGBT staff forced out of military Wes Streeting is pursuing an out-of-court resolution to a legal battle over compensation for gay veterans who were forced to resign from the armed forces because of their sexuali
Exclusive: West Streeting says MoD in talks amid legal challenge by LGBT staff forced out of military Wes Streeting is pursuing an out-of-court resolution to a legal battle over compensation for gay veterans who were forced to resign from the armed forces because of their sexuality. The defence secretary told the Guardian the Ministry of Defence was holding talks this week in the midst of a high court challenge over rules that blocked some veterans receiving £50,000 payments despite being forced out of military service. Continue reading...
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