GB News presenter Bev Turner has expressed outrage over the treatment of nuclear test veterans, saying “it makes the Post Office scandal look small”.
She was discussing the case of Brian Unthank, a nuclear test veteran who has suffered 93 skin cancers since his service.
Speaking on GB News, Bev Turner furiously commented: “He was a soldier who was being tested upon when the government would do nuclear tests.
“Brian Unthank, who has had no thank yous to give, was one of the veterans who has had 90 odd skin cancers, subsequent health issues and we asked you to help raise money for their holiday.”
Bev Turner blasted the government
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Co-host Andrew Pierce said: “His wife had 13 miscarriages. Extraordinary.
“He lost his teeth at the age of 20 and many of these veterans have had heart problems, cancer problems, lost babies and they’ve had not a penny compensation from the government. It’s a scandal.”
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Bev responded: “It makes the Post Office scandal look small, doesn’t it?
“You’ve got these 22,000 soldiers that were tested on without their knowledge by the government testing nuclear bombs.”
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson did recognise the veterans when he was in power by awarding them a medal, but Andrew pointed out that they arrived in a jiffy bag.
He said: “Boris Johnson got them a medal, which is very nice, and it got sent to their homes in a jiffy bag, but they had to buy a clip to be able to be able to attach it to their jacket.”
Bev fumed: “Talk about tokenistic, I don’t like to give any credit for that. It’s half-hearted. It’s pathetic. They deserve a huge amount of compensation.
“The government hasn’t even accepted responsibility. We’re the only government in the world that hasn’t accepted responsibility for our nuclear test veterans, and this has been going on since 1952 and they were being tested right up until 1991.”
The annual reunion for nuclear test veterans is a crucial event, bringing together over 100 veterans each year. Held at Pontins, Sand Bay, Weston-Super-Mare, the week-long gathering allows veterans to meet old colleagues and aims to reduce loneliness and improve mental health.
However, this year’s reunion faces funding challenges. GB News viewers have been asked to help support the event.
Bev has called GB News viewers to action
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Bev emphasised the modesty of the veterans’ annual reunion, saying: “It’s a modest holiday, isn’t it? It’s £150 per person and they get looked after, they get food and lodging and entertainment.”
GB News viewers are encouraged to support the nuclear test veterans’ reunion by donating to a GoFundMe campaign.
The fundraising effort aims to ensure these elderly veterans can enjoy their annual gathering, which plays a vital role in their well-being.
Those wishing to contribute can visit the GoFundMe page at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/nuclear-test-veterans-r…
