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Streeting Says He Faced More Homophobia in Three Weeks

8/27/2026

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Streeting Faces Homophobia

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said he faced more homophobia in three weeks than in his life.
Streeting is the United Kingdom’s first openly gay defence secretary.
He said his role lets him challenge online stereotypes about gay military leaders.
A Defence employee told him they were proud of a gay defence secretary.
In 2024 the government launched an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme offering up to £70,000 to dismissed personnel.

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Streeting Faces Homophobia

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said he faced more homophobia in three weeks than in his life.
Streeting is the United Kingdom’s first openly gay defence secretary.
He said his role lets him challenge online stereotypes about gay military leaders.
A Defence employee told him they were proud of a gay defence secretary.
In 2024 the government launched an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme offering up to £70,000 to dismissed personnel.

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