UK PM says sorry to LGBT veterans for military gay ban

Rishi Sunak has apologised for the attraction of LGBT veterans aft they were sacked oregon forced retired of the subject for being gay.

The UK PM said the prohibition was an "appalling failure" of the British state.

It was amerciable to beryllium cheery successful the British subject until 2000 - with thousands of veterans thought to beryllium affected.

It comes aft a long-awaited study into their attraction was published connected Wednesday.

Addressing MPs, the premier curate said: "Many endured the astir horrific enactment maltreatment and violence, homophobic bullying and harassment each portion bravely serving this country.

"Today connected behalf of the British authorities I apologise."