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Blogs are completed by guest bloggers on a weekly basis. If you would like to submit an article to be published, please email info@labrats.international. Every one who is connected with the tests has a story, they need to be told. We would like to thank everyone for their support to the Atomic Family, it is much appreciated.

7 days ago
3 min

NFLA media release, 14th January 2021

With just 9 days to go before the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, Leeds and Brighton pass resolutio...

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The Dead can no longer Speak - by Dennis Hayden

Invisible Enemy

Jan 7
5 min

The Dead can no longer Speak - by Dennis Hayden

Nuclear Medal Resurgence and the Facts With regard to the resurgence of interest in a Nuclear Medal, government committees etc should co...

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Invisible Enemy

Dec 26, 2020
1 min

Risk & Rigour - Proof for the AMSC

The Advisory Military Sub-Committee denied the British Nuclear Test Veterans a medal, claiming that the risk and rigour aspect of their s...

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WERE THE AMSC OPERATING UNDER THE WRONG CRITERIA?

Invisible Enemy

Dec 10, 2020
3 min

WERE THE AMSC OPERATING UNDER THE WRONG CRITERIA?

On the 9th December 2020, the Advisory Military Sub-Committee announced that they had not recommended the award of a medal to the British...

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Invisible Enemy

Dec 9, 2020
3 min

UK MEDAL CAMPAIGN - REQUEST DENIED

The Advisory Military Sub Committee (AMSC) has denied the request from the Nuclear Test Veterans for a medal in recognition of their serv...

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UK MEDAL CAMPAIGN - MAJOR UPDATE - PROGRESS AT LAST

Invisible Enemy

Nov 26, 2020
3 min

UK MEDAL CAMPAIGN - MAJOR UPDATE - PROGRESS AT LAST

LABRATS have received information regarding the British Nuclear Veterans medal campaign. This update was received by a veteran after they...

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The Glow By Nighters - by twicerisensun.com

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Nov 19, 2020
3 min

The Glow By Nighters - by twicerisensun.com

It would be impossible to tell the sorry tale of the US’s misadventures in the Marshall Islands without introducing the Lojwa Animals and...

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Making Waves - The Rebirth of the Golden Rule

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Nov 12, 2020
3 min

Making Waves - The Rebirth of the Golden Rule

The Golden Rule is a project of Veterans For Peace. They aim to advance Veterans For Peace opposition to nuclear weapons and war, and to ...

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RADIOACTIVE BABY TEETH - JOSEPH J. MANGANO

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Nov 5, 2020
4 min

RADIOACTIVE BABY TEETH - JOSEPH J. MANGANO

The atomic age began with the use of nuclear weapons on Japan during World War II, followed by a race (mostly between the United States a...

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Invisible Enemy

Oct 29, 2020
3 min

Why is Medal Recognition Important?

The Advisory Military Sub-Committee are still debating the award of an official medal to the British Nuclear Veterans. The campaign which...

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Invisible Enemy

Oct 22, 2020
1 min

1984 Official documents - UPDATE

Following our investigation into a document from 1984 which showed that the UK Ministry of Defence were preparing policies for the releas...

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Is the Overseas bill the end of Nuclear Veterans claims in the UK?

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Oct 15, 2020
4 min

Is the Overseas bill the end of Nuclear Veterans claims in the UK?

Johnny Mercer, who was involved in a tense exchange with Charles Byrne, who was giving evidence at the committee stage. As part of the Ov...

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Why the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is so important.

Invisible Enemy

Oct 8, 2020
3 min

Why the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is so important.

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) includes a comprehensive set of prohibitions on participating in any nuclear weap...

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Invisible Enemy

Oct 1, 2020
4 min

Education, Recognition & Awareness

LABRATS - A new ERA (Education, Recognition & Awareness) At LABRATS, we are the main portal for the Atomic Community across the world. Ou...

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Disease, death and deformity - the life of an Atomic Family.

Invisible Enemy

Sep 20, 2020
5 min

Disease, death and deformity - the life of an Atomic Family.

I am often asked why I continue to raise awareness of the Atomic Test Survivor Community. Is it personal? Why does it matter? Why do you...

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Invisible Enemy

Sep 17, 2020
1 min

One Man's Crusade

We have written a number of blogs on behalf of Mr Dave Whyte, a British Nuclear Veteran who continues his fight for justice. He has writt...

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Invisible Enemy

Sep 10, 2020
2 min

Dave Whyte - Proof of the Lies

Mr Dave Whyte has been lied to, taken the MoD to court and is now subject to a potential data breach from the MoD. Mr Whyte has the infor...

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Invisible Enemy

Sep 2, 2020
2 min

Nic Maclellan

The latest person to join the LABRATS directory is Nic Maclellon. Mic is a journalist working in the Pacific islands (correspondent for I...

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Invisible Enemy

Aug 27, 2020
1 min

Dave Whyte continues to Fight

Dave Whyte continues the fight for recognition. His latest letter sent to Ben Wallace, Johnny Mercer and the Defence Secretariat. His tre...

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18 years since this debate - Still no Recognition for UK Nuclear Veterans

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Aug 20, 2020
13 min

18 years since this debate - Still no Recognition for UK Nuclear Veterans

On the 4th December 2002, the House of Commons debated the Nuclear Test Veterans and compensation. The debate is recorded in Hansard. Thi...

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