Keir Starmer has committed to meeting with victims of radiation experiments in Britain after 435 days since their initial request. The Prime Minister assured this during an encounter with a BBC reporter, reaffirming his pledge to nuclear veterans that their cause is his own.
Expressing empathy for the victims, Starmer acknowledged the injustice they have faced and stated his willingness to meet with them, aiming to do so by the end of the year. The campaigners sought this meeting to address the Nuked Blood Scandal, which came to light after evidence surfaced of human radiation experiments on military personnel during Cold War weapons testing.
Government officials and lawyers had long denied the existence of such a program, leading to a current investigation by Thames Valley Police into alleged misconduct in public office. The Mirror initially informed Starmer of the scandal in September 2023, prompting his interest in the ongoing investigation.
Despite previous attempts by campaigners to secure a meeting with Starmer, including letters and discussions with junior ministers, it wasn’t until recently that the PM acknowledged the veterans’ request. An Operation Grapple veteran, John Morris, suffering from health issues linked to his service, expressed hope that Starmer would follow through on the promise to meet with them.
LABRATS founder Alan Owen proposed a special tribunal as a potential solution, stressing the urgency of the situation due to the advanced age of the veterans. The group is prepared with detailed plans for a tribunal and eagerly awaits the opportunity to discuss these with the Prime Minister.