Craig Jones MBE

Craig is the Executive Chair of the LGBT+ Veterans Charity Fighting With Pride and a veteran RN Officer

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'They sent me to prison for 6 months... I left with no references, no money, nothing.'

Ex-RAF officer Steve Purves was jailed for 6 months over his relationship with a male colleague.

Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967 but a ban continued in the armed forces until 2000.

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LGBT veterans awarded a special badge to mark the injustice they faced say they will refuse to wear it until the government pays them compensation.

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For further support with writing and meeting your MPs, please contact Craig Jones, our Head of Campaign, via

[email protected] 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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An incredible account from FWP Trustee @startle65

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LGBT History Month’s 2024 theme is Medicine #UnderTheScope

I’m a doctor, and this is my history

The British Veteran Fired For Being Gay | Outed Stories | Channel 4... https://t.co/ugyyGudyFa via @YouTube

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After a busy day of national and regional media for our team and veterans, Im back in Parliament this evening rallying support to get fair compensation delivered. It’s time for the Government to get around the table - now!

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@fightingwpride @MrsKateGreen @L3HarrisTech Fantastic to have you both ‘on board’ helping @fightingwpride leap forward in our support of LGBT+ veterans, serving personnel and families

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Delighted to catch up today with one of the military communities strongest advocates @JGray Chair of the Armed Forces All Party Parliamentary Group in Westminster.

Pottery in the House of Commons - whatever next! @fightingwpride @sounddelivery @CovenantTrust @RNRMC @RAFBF

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@TathamSteve @DefencePeople @fightingwpride @DefenceHQ thanks Steve, this must be the year we win for LGBT veterans

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Counting down to todays recorded panel at Skys studio in London @fightingwpride @sounddelivery @LGBTVetReview @CovenantTrust @stonewalluk

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Such a humbling experience. Fabulous delegates and networking. Thank you for looking after us last night @CraigJonesMBE @caz_paige 🥰 Loved meeting the FWP team 😊

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The conference also saw the launch of a new report led by @GillMcGill2 and @AlisonKOsborne from @Northern_Hub, commissioned by @fightingwpride. The report details initial findings to provide an evidence-base for the development of support for the #LGBTVeterans community. 🧵4/4

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@mattkiernan95 @Northern_Hub @gavin_oxburgh @DPatrickF @afinneganchest1 You look fabulous and amazing but we need to talk about the swatches! xx

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Really fascinating update from fellow #VAPC member @CraigJonesMBE about @fightingwpride.

LGBT+ Veterans are lucky to have such a passionate campaigner who will fight to right the wrongs of the ban on LGBT+ personnel serving in the Armed Forces prior to 2000 #fwp

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Thank you @NurseDiane2020 you are an inspiration and a brilliant supporter of @fightingwpride

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Very welcome opportunity for LGBT+ veterans to take part in Manchesters Remembrance Day Service and Parade with @CarlAustinBehan

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@TremaineCornish @fightingwpride @sounddelivery @pressgazette @shattenstone https://t.co/urhPwdMV1O

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@sounddelivery @pressgazette @CraigJonesMBE @fightingwpride Thanks so much!

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@fightingwpride @JohnnyMercerUK @NHSArmedForces @LGBTVetReview @stonewalluk @CovenantTrust @Northern_Hub @SSAFA @SSAFA_CEO @LGBTHealthy @RAFBF @RNRMC @caz_paige Brilliant news