AFTER 70 YEARS - WE DID IT!
a challenge to the UK
prime minister
LABRATS in partnership with the Daily Mirror 'A medal for Heroes' campaign are challenging the UK Prime Minister.
In December 2020, the UK Government accepted the recommendation from the Advisory Military Sub-Committee not to award the UK Atomic veterans a medal in recognition for their service. Claiming that they did not meet the Risk and Rigour needed.
We are now challenging the UK Prime Minister through our 'Look Me In The Eye' campaign to meet with Veterans and their families. Since Atomic testing started in 1952, no UK Prime Minister has ever met with the veterans in an official capacity.
On the 28th of June 2021, Sir Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour party, met with Alan Owen and representatives of the Nuclear Community. (John Morris, Laura Morris, Jacqueline Purse, Steve Purse and Susie Boniface) This is a major step forward in our campaign for justice. Click HERE for the full article
On the 17th November 2021, Rebecca Long-Bailey questioned the Prime Minister at Prime Ministers Questions and asked him to meet with John and other representatives, he agreed to this meeting. Click HERE for the full article.
On the 25th November 2021, our founder Alan Owen in a video produced by Brian Cowden informed the Prime Minister why the meeting is so important to the veterans and their families.
On the 14th December 2021, representatives of our campaign met with the Metro Mayers (Andy Burnham - Manchester and Steve Rotheram - Liverpool. They pledged their support for the campaign. Telling the veterans that they were victims of a crime. Images of the meeting below. Click HERE for the full article.
On the 23rd March 2022, Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey at Prime Ministers Questions says the Mirror newspaper uncovered data showing the govt may have given wrong figures about people exposed to radiation through nuclear testing in the past.
The Prime Minsiter says his office is organising a proper meeting on the issue.
On the 19th April 2022 South Holland MP Sir John Hayes asks for personal assurances from the Prime Minister that nuclear test veterans will be honoured during PMQs.
Sir John asked: "Will he now assure the House that he will take personal charge of the decision on whether to grant the remaining servicemen, for there are few left, the service medal they so richly deserve."
In response, the Prime Minister thanked Sir John for campaigning on the issue and said: "I certainly will take personal charge of the matter myself and make sure they receive the recognition they deserve."
A dedicated team of people are working extremely hard to ensure that the meeting with the Prime Minister goes ahead, with the correct representation. We continue to fight for truth and justice. Below are messages of support on the banner.