Royal legion launches new branch for LGBTQ veterans 19 years after ban

To mark the anniversary of the end of a government ban, the Legion is encouraging LGBTQ+ veterans, who are currently serving and civilians, many of whom have previously been stigmatised within the military to join a branch.

The new branch will recognise and remember the contribution of the LGBTQ+ community to the British Armed Forces, and raise awareness that the Legion services is accessible to a currently under-represented group.